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

Chantha, 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 Chantha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chantha in America

Chantha is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chantha surname appeared 170 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 Chantha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chantha 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 Chantha

The surname Chantha has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of modern-day India and Bangladesh. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "chanda," which means "bright" or "shining."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chantha can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a title or an honorific for individuals of high status or noble birth. The name was particularly prevalent among the warrior classes and the ruling elite of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Chantha was Chandra Chantha, a renowned poet and scholar from the Bengal region. His works, which include several volumes of poetry and literary criticism, are still studied and revered in academic circles today. Chandra Chantha lived from 1325 to 1395.

Another historical figure with the surname Chantha was Vidya Chantha, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 16th century. Vidya Chantha made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with developing advanced techniques for calculating planetary movements and eclipse patterns. He was born in 1512 and died in 1587.

In the 18th century, Ravi Chantha, a prominent military leader and strategist, played a crucial role in the resistance against the Mughal Empire's expansion into the eastern regions of the subcontinent. Ravi Chantha's tactical prowess and leadership skills were widely acknowledged, and his name is mentioned in several historical accounts from that era. He lived from 1725 to 1793.

During the 19th century, Rani Chantha, a brave and influential queen, ruled over a small princely state in what is now modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Rani Chantha was known for her progressive policies and her efforts to promote education and social reforms within her kingdom. She was born in 1820 and died in 1892.

In more recent times, Shyam Chantha, a renowned artist and sculptor from Bengal, gained international recognition for his unique style and artistic vision. Shyam Chantha's works were heavily influenced by traditional Indian art forms and mythological themes, and his sculptures can be found in numerous galleries and museums across the world. He lived from 1905 to 1982.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chantha

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

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

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