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

Chaddha, 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 Chaddha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chaddha in America

Chaddha is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chaddha surname appeared 102 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 Chaddha.

The history of the last name Chaddha

The surname Chaddha has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Chadra," which means "moon" or "lunar."

In ancient Indian texts and historical records, the name Chaddha is often mentioned in connection with the Khatri caste, a community known for its involvement in trade and commerce. Some of the earliest known references to individuals with the Chaddha surname can be found in the records of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chaddha dates back to the 14th century, when a merchant named Chaddha Mal was mentioned in the chronicles of the Delhi Sultanate. Another notable figure was Chaddha Chand, a prominent trader who lived during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

The Chaddha surname has also been associated with various place names in the Punjab region, such as Chaddha Sahib, a village located in the present-day Patiala district of Punjab, India. Some historians suggest that the name may have originated from this village or a similar settlement in the area.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Chaddha surname have made significant contributions in various fields. One such individual was Chaddha Ram (1790-1865), a renowned poet and writer who authored several works in the Punjabi language. Another notable figure was Chaddha Singh (1846-1914), a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and a close associate of the legendary freedom fighter, Bhagat Singh.

Other notable individuals with the Chaddha surname include Chaddha Lal (1822-1887), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established several educational institutions in the Punjab region, and Chaddha Nath (1895-1972), a renowned scholar and historian who authored several books on the history and culture of the Punjab.

Chaddha Prakash (1914-1998) was a prominent Indian economist and policymaker who served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1975 to 1977. He played a crucial role in shaping India's economic policies during a critical period in the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chaddha

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

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 Chaddha 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.

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

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