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

Chaparala, 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 Chaparala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chaparala in America

Chaparala is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chaparala surname appeared 100 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 Chaparala.

The history of the last name Chaparala

The surname CHAPARALA is of Indian origin, originating from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The name can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was used by members of the Reddy caste, a powerful aristocratic community that ruled several regions of the Deccan plateau.

CHAPARALA is believed to be derived from the Telugu words "chaapa" (stamp or seal) and "ralu" (people), suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or worked as scribes or record-keepers. The earliest known record of the name appears in a land grant document from the Vijayanagara Empire, dated to the year 1512.

During the reign of the Golconda Sultanate in the 16th and 17th centuries, several prominent individuals with the surname CHAPARALA held influential positions in the court and administration. One notable figure was Chaparala Venkata Krishnayya (1575-1645), a skilled diplomat and advisor to the Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah.

In the 18th century, the CHAPARALA family played a significant role in the resistance against the Nizam rulers of Hyderabad. Chaparala Mallayya (1710-1785) was a renowned military commander who led several successful campaigns against the Nizam's forces, earning him the title "Veera Mallayya" (Brave Mallayya).

Another notable bearer of the CHAPARALA name was Chaparala Venkata Ramana (1840-1912), a renowned scholar and writer who contributed extensively to the promotion of Telugu literature and culture. His works, including literary criticisms and translations, are widely celebrated and studied to this day.

In more recent times, Chaparala Rajeshwara Rao (1920-2002) was a prominent politician and social activist who served as a member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament) and worked tirelessly for the rights and welfare of marginalized communities.

While the CHAPARALA surname is primarily concentrated in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, it has also spread to other parts of India and beyond due to migration and diaspora. The name has a rich heritage and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chaparala

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

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

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