Find out how popular the last name Alaka is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Alaka.

Alaka, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Alaka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alaka in America

Alaka is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alaka surname appeared 110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Alaka.

The history of the last name Alaka

The surname "ALAKA" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of present-day Pakistan. It is thought to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, with "Alaka" meaning "curl of hair" or "lock of hair." The name likely originated sometime during the early medieval period, around the 6th to 8th centuries CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "ALAKA" can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was used to refer to individuals with curly or wavy hair. This association with physical appearance suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, given to people with distinctive locks of hair.

In the 12th century, the name "ALAKA" appeared in historical records from the Sultanate of Delhi, which ruled over parts of modern-day India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. It was mentioned in administrative documents and tax registers, indicating that there were individuals bearing this surname during that time period.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the name "ALAKA" continued to be found in various records and chronicles. One notable figure from this era was Mirza Alaka Beg, a nobleman and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Alaka Nand Pandit gained recognition as a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher. He authored several influential works on Vedic philosophy and is considered a key figure in the revival of Hinduism during that period.

Another notable individual was Alaka Prasad, a Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the upliftment of marginalized communities.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "ALKA" or "ALIKA," may have existed historically due to regional dialects and linguistic variations across different parts of the Indian subcontinent.

While the surname "ALAKA" is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural tapestry of the region and serves as a reminder of its historical roots and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alaka

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Alaka.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Alaka was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Alaka was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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