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

Chalakee, 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 Chalakee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chalakee in America

Chalakee is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chalakee surname appeared 105 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 Chalakee.

The history of the last name Chalakee

The surname CHALAKEE has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the region of Punjab. The name is believed to have originated during the 16th century, derived from the Sanskrit word "chalaka," which means "active" or "swift." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person with an energetic or agile nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHALAKEE can be found in the historical records of the Mughal Empire, where it was mentioned in connection with a prominent family of traders and merchants. The name appears in a manuscript dated 1587, which details the trade routes and commercial activities of the time.

In the 17th century, the CHALAKEE name gained prominence in the region of Punjab, where it was associated with several influential families involved in agriculture and land ownership. During this period, the spelling of the name varied slightly, with variations such as "Chalakhi" and "Chalakee" appearing in local records.

The 18th century saw the rise of a notable CHALAKEE family in the city of Lahore, which was then part of the Mughal Empire. This family was renowned for their expertise in textile production and their contributions to the local economy. One of the most prominent members of this family was Malik Chalakee, who lived between 1735 and 1812, and was widely respected for his business acumen and philanthropic endeavors.

As the CHALAKEE name spread across the Indian subcontinent, it was also adopted by several communities beyond its original region of origin. In the 19th century, the name gained recognition in the princely state of Hyderabad, where a prominent CHALAKEE family held influential positions in the local administration.

Another notable figure bearing the CHALAKEE surname was Sardar Gurmukh Singh Chalakee, a military leader and statesman who played a significant role in the Anglo-Sikh Wars of the mid-19th century. He was born in 1808 and served as a trusted advisor to the Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the ruler of the Sikh Empire.

Throughout the centuries, the CHALAKEE name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and political figures. One such individual was Prem Chalakee, a celebrated poet and writer who lived from 1897 to 1972 and made significant contributions to Punjabi literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chalakee

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

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

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