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

Chadda, 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 Chadda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chadda in America

Chadda is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chadda surname appeared 157 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 Chadda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chadda 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 Chadda

The surname Chadda is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Punjab and Haryana. It is a variation of the more common surname Chadha, which has its roots in the Sanskrit language.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Chadda can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It lists various castes and communities, including the Chadda or Chadha community, which was primarily engaged in agriculture and trade.

The name Chadda is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "chhada," which means "umbrella" or "canopy." This suggests that the surname may have originated from an occupation or a designation related to the umbrella-making or carrying profession.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Sardar Chadda Singh played a significant role in the Sikh resistance against the Mughal Empire. He was a military commander and a close associate of the famous Sikh warrior, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.

Another notable individual with the surname Chadda was Gian Chand Chadda, a renowned Punjabi writer and poet who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his contributions to Punjabi literature and his efforts in promoting the Punjabi language.

In the early 20th century, Sir Maharaj Singh Chadda was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and played a crucial role in drafting the Indian Constitution.

During the mid-20th century, Sardar Mohan Singh Chadda was a distinguished Sikh leader and politician from Punjab. He served as a member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian Parliament) and was actively involved in various social and political movements.

Another notable individual with the surname Chadda was Jaswant Singh Chadda, a renowned Punjabi writer and journalist who lived in the 20th century. He was known for his literary works and his contributions to the Punjabi media landscape.

While the surname Chadda has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and significance of this surname within the cultural and linguistic context of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chadda

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

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

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