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

Chamale, 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 Chamale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chamale in America

Chamale is the 51066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chamale surname appeared 408 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 Chamale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chamale 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 Chamale

The surname Chamale originated in India during the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "chamala," which means "restless" or "unsteady." The name was likely given to individuals who were considered to be nomadic or constantly on the move.

The earliest recorded instances of the Chamale surname can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts from the region of Maharashtra, where it was prominent among the Marathi-speaking community. One notable mention is in the "Bakhair Naama," a historical chronicle from the 17th century, which refers to a warrior named Chamale Naik who fought bravely against the Mughal Empire.

During the 18th century, the Chamale name spread across various parts of India, particularly in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. It was often associated with communities involved in agriculture, trade, and military service.

In the 19th century, the Chamale surname gained prominence when Chamale Rao, a prominent landowner and philanthropist from the city of Indore, established several educational institutions and healthcare facilities for the underprivileged. His contributions to the region earned him widespread respect and recognition.

Another notable figure with the Chamale surname was Chamale Devi, a renowned classical dancer and courtesan who lived in the city of Jaipur during the late 19th century. She was renowned for her mastery of the Kathak dance form and her patronage of the arts.

In more recent times, the Chamale surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, academics, and entrepreneurs. One such individual was Chamale Singh, a prominent industrialist from Madhya Pradesh who established a successful textile manufacturing business in the mid-20th century.

While the Chamale name has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and significance of this surname within the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chamale

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

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

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