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

Chhit, 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 Chhit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chhit in America

Chhit is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chhit surname appeared 138 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 Chhit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chhit 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 Chhit

The surname CHHIT originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Pakistan. It is believed to have first appeared in the 13th century during the Delhi Sultanate period. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "chhit," which means "to scatter" or "to disperse."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CHHIT can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century imperial gazette commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar. The text mentions a family of landowners and administrators with the surname CHHIT who held significant influence in the region of present-day Punjab.

In the 17th century, during the reign of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, a notable figure named Mirza Muhammad CHHIT served as the governor of the province of Sindh. His tenure was marked by his efforts to improve infrastructure and promote trade in the region.

The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent military leader named Rai Singh CHHIT, who played a crucial role in the resistance against the Afghan invaders. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in the annals of history.

In the 19th century, the CHHIT surname gained prominence in the field of literature. Munshi Daya Shankar CHHIT, born in 1825, was a renowned Urdu poet and writer, known for his contributions to the development of the Urdu language and its literature.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Lala Devi Dayal CHHIT, a pioneering educator and social reformer. Born in 1844, he established several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to promote education, particularly for women and underprivileged communities.

Throughout history, the surname CHHIT has been associated with various fields, including politics, military, literature, and social reform. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, where it has left an indelible mark on the region's rich cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chhit

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

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

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