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

Chappa, 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 Chappa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chappa in America

Chappa is the 50106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chappa surname appeared 418 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 Chappa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chappa 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 Chappa

The surname Chappa has its origins in India, and it is believed to have originated around the 16th century. This name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Chap," which means "stamp" or "seal." It is likely that this name was initially given to individuals who worked as seal makers or stampers of official documents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chappa can be found in the ancient Indian texts known as the "Puranas." These texts mention a person named Chappa, who was a renowned scholar and philosopher during the Gupta period (320-550 CE).

During the Mughal era (1526-1857), the name Chappa appeared in several historical records and manuscripts. One notable individual with this surname was Chappa Khan, a powerful military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

In the 18th century, the name Chappa was also associated with the town of Chappakhana in the present-day Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This town was known for its skilled artisans and craftsmen, many of whom likely bore the surname Chappa.

Some other notable individuals with the surname Chappa throughout history include:

1. Chappa Reddy (1850-1925), a prominent social reformer and educationist from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
2. Chappa Singh (1860-1932), a renowned Sikh scholar and poet who contributed significantly to the preservation of Punjabi literature.
3. Chappa Rai (1870-1945), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from the Indian state of Rajasthan.
4. Chappa Lal (1890-1975), a celebrated Indian classical musician and exponent of the Khayal style of singing.
5. Chappa Devi (1920-2005), a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in the revival of Kathak dance form.

While the surname Chappa has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical references and notable individuals mentioned above highlight the rich heritage and significance of this surname in the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chappa

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

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

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