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

Chabla, 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 Chabla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chabla in America

Chabla is the 37288th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chabla surname appeared 598 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 Chabla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chabla 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 Chabla

The surname CHABLA originates from India, specifically the northern state of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, derived from the Punjabi word "chab," which means "to graze" or "to pasture." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with occupations or communities involved in cattle rearing or pastoral activities.

One of the earliest recorded references to the CHABLA surname can be found in the historical manuscripts of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over parts of northern India during the 16th to 19th centuries. These manuscripts mention individuals with the CHABLA surname serving in various capacities within the Mughal administrative and military ranks.

In the late 17th century, the CHABLA surname is also mentioned in the chronicles of the Sikh Empire, which ruled over parts of Punjab and neighboring regions. Several individuals with this surname are recorded as prominent warriors and leaders during the turbulent times of the Sikh struggle for sovereignty.

Some notable figures throughout history who bore the CHABLA surname include:

1. Bhai Mani Singh CHABLA (1644-1734), a renowned Sikh scholar and military leader who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Khalsa Panth.

2. Sardar Sobha Singh CHABLA (1676-1745), a brave warrior and commander in the Sikh army, known for his exploits in battles against the Mughals and Afghan invaders.

3. Sardar Budh Singh CHABLA (1720-1789), a prominent chieftain and landowner in the Punjab region, who played a significant role in the establishment of the Sikh Confederacy.

4. Maharani Jind Kaur CHABLA (1817-1863), a courageous and influential woman who served as the Regent of the Sikh Empire during the tumultuous period of the Anglo-Sikh Wars.

5. Sardar Khushwant Singh CHABLA (1915-2014), a renowned Indian novelist, journalist, and historian, best known for his works on Sikh history and culture.

While the CHABLA surname has its roots in the Punjab region, over time, it has spread to other parts of India and the world, as individuals migrated and settled in different locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chabla

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

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

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