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

Chintala, 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 Chintala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chintala in America

Chintala is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chintala surname appeared 308 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 Chintala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chintala 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 Chintala

The surname Chintala originated in South India, specifically in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is believed to have derived from the Telugu word "Chinta," which means "tamarind tree." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals or families residing near tamarind trees or involved in the cultivation or trade of tamarind.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Chintala can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire in the Deccan region. Inscriptions and historical records from this period mention individuals with the Chintala surname, indicating their presence in various administrative roles or as landowners.

One notable historical figure bearing the Chintala surname was Chintala Venkata Rao (1600-1670), a prominent scholar and poet who contributed significantly to the Telugu literary tradition. His works, including the famous "Veerarama Vijayam," are still widely studied and celebrated today.

In the 18th century, the Chintala surname gained prominence in the Nizam's dominions of Hyderabad, where several members of the family held influential positions in the court and administration. Chintala Venkata Ramana Rao (1725-1790), a statesman and diplomat, was instrumental in negotiating treaties between the Nizam and the East India Company.

During the British colonial era, several individuals with the Chintala surname were involved in the independence movement and played significant roles in the struggle for India's freedom. Chintala Venkata Ravi (1870-1945), a lawyer and social reformer, actively participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement and advocated for the rights of the underprivileged sections of society.

In more recent times, the Chintala surname has been associated with various fields, including academia, politics, and business. Chintala Venkata Rama Rao (1920-2005), a renowned economist and scholar, made significant contributions to the field of development economics and served as a member of the Planning Commission of India.

While the surname Chintala has its roots in South India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, carried by individuals and families who migrated or settled in different regions. The name continues to hold a strong connection to its Telugu origins and the rich cultural heritage of the Deccan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chintala

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

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

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