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

Bhalla, 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 Bhalla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhalla in America

Bhalla is the 23065th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhalla surname appeared 1,108 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 Bhalla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhalla 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 Bhalla

The surname Bhalla has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, tracing its roots back to the ancient Sanskrit language. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word 'bhalla,' which means 'bearer of a spear' or 'warrior.' This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were skilled in warfare or served as soldiers.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Bhalla can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where it is referenced as a clan or gotra name. The Mahabharata, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE, is a significant epic that recounts the tales of the Kuru dynasty and the great Kurukshetra war.

During the medieval period, the name Bhalla gained prominence in various regions of India, particularly in the northern states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. It was associated with individuals from the Kshatriya (warrior) and Vaishya (merchant) castes, reflecting the traditional occupations and social status of those bearing the surname.

The Bhalla surname can be traced back to various place names and regions within India. One notable example is the town of Bhalla in the Fatehabad district of Haryana, which may have served as a source for the surname's origin or association with a particular locality.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Bhalla surname. One such figure was Dewan Rattan Chand Bhalla (1685-1756), a prominent Hindu administrator and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Muhammad Shah. Another notable Bhalla was Hargobind Bhalla (1904-1984), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played an active role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule.

Other individuals of note include Rajinder Singh Bhalla (1915-1983), an Indian politician and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament), and Ravinder Bhalla (born 1974), an American politician who currently serves as the Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey.

It is worth mentioning that variations in spelling, such as Bhalla, Balla, and Bhallah, have existed throughout history, reflecting regional linguistic variations and adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhalla

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

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

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