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

Chatila, 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 Chatila surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chatila in America

Chatila is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chatila surname appeared 175 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 Chatila.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chatila 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 Chatila

The surname "CHATILA" is of Lebanese origin, with its roots tracing back to the mountainous regions of Lebanon. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, approximately between the 11th and 13th centuries.

One of the earliest known references to the name "CHATILA" can be found in historical records from the coastal city of Tripoli, Lebanon. It is thought to have derived from an Arabic word related to the topography of the region, potentially meaning "hill" or "highland."

During the Crusades, when the region was under the influence of European powers, some records mention individuals with similar spellings, such as "Châtillon" or "Châtelain," suggesting that the name may have been subject to linguistic adaptations over time.

A notable figure bearing the surname "CHATILA" was Abou El-Hasan Chatila, a renowned scholar and poet from the 12th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his works were widely circulated throughout the Levant region.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Chatila family relocated to the coastal city of Sidon, where they played a significant role in the silk trade. One member, Youssef Chatila (1530-1602), gained prominence as a successful merchant and landowner.

The name "CHATILA" can also be found in historical records from the nearby region of Mount Lebanon, particularly in villages such as Beit Chabab and Ain Zhalta. This suggests that the family had a widespread presence in the mountainous areas of Lebanon.

Another notable individual was Khalil Chatila (1688-1762), a prominent figure in the Maronite Church and a respected scholar of theology. His writings on religious doctrine and philosophy were widely studied in monasteries throughout the region.

In the 19th century, a member of the Chatila family, Boutros Chatila (1820-1892), gained recognition as a skilled architect and was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Beirut, including churches and private residences.

While the surname "CHATILA" has its roots in Lebanon, over time, members of the family have migrated to various parts of the world, carrying the name with them. However, its origins can be traced back to the historical regions of Mount Lebanon and the coastal cities of Lebanon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chatila

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

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

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