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

Chilaka, 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 Chilaka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chilaka in America

Chilaka is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chilaka surname appeared 105 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 Chilaka.

The history of the last name Chilaka

The surname Chilaka is believed to originate from India, specifically in the southern part of the country. It is thought to have its roots in the Telugu language, which is predominantly spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name itself is a combination of two words, "chila" meaning "kite" and "ka" meaning "of" or "belonging to," suggesting a possible connection to a place or community associated with kites or falconry.

In ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, there are references to individuals with the surname Chilaka, indicating its presence in the region for centuries. One notable example is a 12th-century scholar and poet, Chilaka Ganapatidas, renowned for his literary works in the Telugu language. His birthdate is uncertain, but records suggest he lived during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan region.

The earliest known written record of the surname Chilaka can be traced back to the 16th century, appearing in a land ownership document from the Vijayanagara Empire. This document mentions a village headman named Chilaka Narsimha, who oversaw the administration of a small hamlet in what is now the state of Andhra Pradesh.

During the Mughal era, there are mentions of several individuals with the Chilaka surname serving as administrators and officials in various regions of southern India. One such figure was Chilaka Venkataramana, a diplomat and scholar who lived in the late 16th century and was known for his expertise in Persian and Sanskrit languages.

In more recent history, the Chilaka surname gained prominence with the birth of Chilaka Bharathi Krishnayya (1899-1992), a renowned freedom fighter and social reformer from Andhra Pradesh. He played a significant role in India's independence movement and worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities.

Another notable figure with the Chilaka surname was Chilaka Parasurama Chetty (1870-1944), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Chennai. He made significant contributions to the development of educational institutions and charitable organizations in the region.

While the surname Chilaka is primarily associated with southern India, particularly the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it has also been found among Indian diaspora communities in various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chilaka

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

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

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