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

Chamlagai, 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 Chamlagai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chamlagai in America

Chamlagai is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chamlagai surname appeared 217 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 Chamlagai.

The history of the last name Chamlagai

The surname Chamlagai has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Rajasthan, India. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries CE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "chamlagati," which means "beguiling movement" or "alluring grace," and "gai," meaning "cow."

Chamlagai is thought to have been a descriptive surname initially given to individuals who were known for their graceful or captivating movements, possibly related to their occupation or personal characteristics. The association with cows may have been a reference to their involvement in animal husbandry or pastoral activities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Rajasthani chronicles of the 14th century, where a nobleman named Jagmal Chamlagai is described as a skilled horseman and warrior in the service of the Maharaja of Mewar.

Another notable bearer of the name was Rani Chamlagai, a 16th-century Rajput queen known for her beauty and courage. She is said to have played a significant role in defending her kingdom against invaders.

In the 17th century, a renowned poet and scholar named Govind Chamlagai gained recognition for his works in Sanskrit and Brajbhasha, a literary language derived from Hindi. His poetry is still studied and celebrated in certain regions of India.

During the 18th century, the Chamlagai family was prominent in the region of Marwar, with several members serving as advisors and administrators in the court of the Rathore rulers.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Chamlagai was Mahendra Singh Chamlagai, a 19th-century military leader who served in the British Indian Army. He distinguished himself in various battles and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership.

While the surname Chamlagai may have originated in Rajasthan, over time, it has spread to other parts of India and beyond, as people migrated and settled in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chamlagai

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

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

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