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

Alla, 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 Alla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alla in America

Alla is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alla surname appeared 452 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 Alla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alla to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Alla

The surname Alla has its origins in India, where it first appeared around the 12th century CE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "alla," meaning "beautiful" or "lovely." The name was initially popular among the Hindu population of the Indian subcontinent.

One of the earliest known references to the name Alla can be found in ancient Hindu texts, where it was used to describe various deities and mythological figures revered for their beauty and grace. Over time, the name gained popularity as a surname among certain communities in India.

Some of the earliest recorded bearers of the Alla surname include Alla Venkataramanayya, a renowned Telugu poet and scholar from the 16th century, and Alla Ramaraju, a prominent military leader who served under the Vijayanagar Empire in the 15th century.

As India's trade and cultural influence expanded, the Alla surname gradually spread to other regions, including Southeast Asia and the Middle East. In the 17th century, records show the name appearing in various Persian manuscripts and documents, indicating its presence among the trading communities of the time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Alla surname. One such figure was Alla Udal Khan, a celebrated Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century and authored numerous works on literature and philosophy. Another prominent bearer of the name was Alla Valli, an influential Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Kuchipudi dance form in the 20th century (1924-2022).

Other notable individuals with the Alla surname include Alla Ayyangar, a prominent Indian lawyer and jurist from the 19th century, and Alla Nageswara Rao, a renowned Telugu writer and playwright who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Andhra Pradesh in the early 20th century (1887-1959).

While the Alla surname originated in India, it has since spread globally due to migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various parts of the world, carrying forth the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alla

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

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 Alla 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Alla has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Alla was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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