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

Chinta, 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 Chinta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chinta in America

Chinta is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chinta surname appeared 254 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 Chinta.

The history of the last name Chinta

The surname "CHINTA" has its origins in India, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "chinta," which means "worry" or "anxiety." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was known for being overly worried or anxious.

In ancient Indian texts, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata, there are references to individuals with the surname "Chinta." However, these are often characters in mythological stories, and it is difficult to determine if they were based on real people.

One of the earliest known records of the surname "Chinta" comes from the 12th century CE, when a Hindu scholar named Vidyachinta Bhattacharya wrote a treatise on astronomy and astrology. This work, known as the "Vidyachintamani," is still studied by scholars today.

During the Mughal era, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, there are several notable individuals with the surname "Chinta." One of the most prominent was Raja Chinta Rao, a wealthy landowner and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.

Another notable figure with the surname "Chinta" was Chinta Venkata Ranga Rao, a 19th-century poet and playwright from the Andhra Pradesh region of India. He is best known for his work "Venkateswara Vijayam," which celebrates the Hindu deity Lord Venkateswara.

In more recent history, there have been several individuals with the surname "Chinta" who have made significant contributions in various fields. One example is Chinta Mohan, an Indian independence activist and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India in the 1940s.

Another notable figure is Chinta Ravi, an Indian cricketer who played Test cricket for India in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a right-arm medium-pace bowler and was part of the Indian team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

Overall, the surname "CHINTA" has a rich history and cultural significance in India, with origins that can be traced back to ancient times. While the name may have initially been associated with worry or anxiety, it has been borne by many notable individuals throughout history, including scholars, military leaders, poets, politicians, and sportspeople.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chinta

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

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

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