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

Chacha, 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 Chacha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chacha in America

Chacha is the 39659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chacha surname appeared 554 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 Chacha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chacha 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 Chacha

The surname CHACHA originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions around present-day Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The name is believed to have roots in the Sanskrit language, where it is derived from the word "chacha," meaning "paternal uncle."

In ancient Hindu tradition, the relationship between a child and their paternal uncle held significant cultural and familial importance. The term "chacha" was often used as a term of endearment and respect, reflecting the close bond between nephews/nieces and their father's brothers.

The earliest known mentions of the CHACHA surname can be traced back to medieval Indian manuscripts and records from the 12th and 13th centuries. These include references to individuals with the surname in various administrative and court documents from the Delhi Sultanate and other regional kingdoms.

One notable historical figure bearing the CHACHA surname was Chacha Prithviraj (1166-1192), a famous warrior and ruler of the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan. His exploits and valor in battles against the invading Muslim forces of Muhammad Ghori are celebrated in various folk tales and ballads of that era.

Another prominent individual was Chacha Nehru (1863-1938), a renowned author, lawyer, and politician from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. He was the father of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

In more recent times, Chacha Chaudhry (1915-2005), a legendary Indian cartoonist and creator of the iconic comic strip "Chacha Chaudhry," gained immense popularity across South Asia. His satirical and humorous depictions of rural life in undivided India have been widely appreciated and remain a cultural touchstone for generations.

The CHACHA surname has also been associated with various place names and localities within India, such as Chacha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh and Chacha Khera in Haryana. These place names may have derived from individuals or communities bearing the CHACHA surname who settled in those areas.

Over the centuries, the CHACHA surname has spread across different regions of India and beyond, carried by migrating families and individuals. While its origins lie in the northern Indian states, the name can now be found among diverse communities and ethnic groups within the country and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chacha

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

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

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