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

Chouhan, 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 Chouhan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chouhan in America

Chouhan is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chouhan surname appeared 211 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 Chouhan.

The history of the last name Chouhan

The surname "CHOUHAN" finds its origins in India, particularly in the northern and central regions. The name is derived from the ancient Rajput clan or community known as the Chauhans, who were prominent rulers and warriors during the medieval period.

The Chauhans traced their ancestry to the legendary king Prithviraj Chauhan, who ruled the Chauhan dynasty from the city of Ajmer in the 12th century. Prithviraj Chauhan is renowned for his valor and bravery, as depicted in various folk tales and literary works.

The name "Chouhan" is a variation of the word "Chauhan," with the slight spelling difference likely resulting from regional dialects or phonetic adaptations over time. Historical records and inscriptions from the 11th to 13th centuries often mention the Chauhan clan and their rulers.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname can be found in the Prithviraj Raso, a literary work composed in the 12th century that narrates the life and exploits of Prithviraj Chauhan. This work has preserved many names and titles associated with the Chauhan dynasty.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "Chouhan" include Maharaja Raj Singh Chouhan, who ruled the princely state of Sirohi in the 16th century, and Maharaja Abhai Singh Chouhan, a 17th-century ruler of the Marwar region in Rajasthan.

Another prominent figure was Raja Nain Singh Chouhan, a 16th-century warrior and ruler of the Ranthambore region, known for his bravery and leadership in battles against the Mughal Empire.

The surname is also associated with Maharana Pratap Singh Chouhan, a legendary ruler of Mewar in the late 16th century, renowned for his resistance against the Mughal emperor Akbar.

In modern times, the surname "Chouhan" continues to be prevalent in various parts of India, particularly in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, reflecting the historical presence and influence of the Chauhan clan in these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chouhan

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

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

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