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

Chhabria, 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 Chhabria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chhabria in America

Chhabria is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chhabria surname appeared 176 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 Chhabria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chhabria 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 Chhabria

The surname CHHABRIA is of Indian origin, specifically from the region of Gujarat. It is believed to have derived from the village of Chhabria, located in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. The name can be traced back to the 16th century, when the region was under the rule of the Rajput kings.

The name CHHABRIA is thought to have originated from the Sanskrit word "Chhabi," which means "image" or "reflection." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the art of painting or sculpting, or perhaps even those who were known for their physical beauty and resemblance to a divine image.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHHABRIA can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document written during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The document mentions a village called "Chhabria" in the Surat region, which was likely the ancestral home of those bearing the surname.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Shantidas CHHABRIA was a renowned poet and writer who contributed significantly to the Gujarati literary tradition. His works, which included devotional poetry and philosophical treatises, are still widely studied and celebrated today.

Another notable individual bearing the CHHABRIA surname was Bhaidas CHHABRIA, a 19th-century businessman and philanthropist. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and charitable organizations in Gujarat, leaving a lasting impact on the region's social and economic development.

During the British Raj in India, the CHHABRIA family played a significant role in the cotton trade industry. Govindram CHHABRIA (1823-1887) was a prominent cotton merchant and trader who established a successful business empire in Bombay (now Mumbai).

In more recent times, Pawan CHHABRIA (born 1957) is a well-known Indian businessman and industrialist. He is the chairman of the Finolex Group, a leading manufacturer of pipes and cables in India.

Throughout its history, the CHHABRIA surname has been associated with various professions, including artists, poets, businessmen, and industrialists. While the name's origins can be traced back to a specific village in Gujarat, it has since spread across India and to other parts of the world, carried by generations of individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of Indian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chhabria

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

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

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