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

Chuta, 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 Chuta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chuta in America

Chuta is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chuta surname appeared 123 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 Chuta.

The history of the last name Chuta

The surname "CHUTA" is believed to have originated in India, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It was primarily found in the northern regions of the country, particularly in areas now known as Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

The name "CHUTA" is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "chhuta," which means "free" or "released." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were freed from servitude or achieved a certain level of independence or liberation.

In ancient Hindu scriptures and historical records, there are mentions of individuals bearing variations of the name "CHUTA." For instance, the name "Chhutavira" appears in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, dating back to around the 8th century BCE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "CHUTA" can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions a courtier named Rai Chuta Singh, who served under the emperor.

Another notable figure with the surname "CHUTA" was Guru Chuta Nath, a 15th-century Hindu spiritual leader and poet from the Nath tradition. He is believed to have been born in the village of Baheri, near the city of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh.

In the 18th century, a prominent military leader named Chuta Khan served under the Nawab of Awadh (present-day Uttar Pradesh). He played a significant role in several battles against the Marathas and the British East India Company.

During the 19th century, a renowned scholar and linguist named Pandit Chuta Nath Vaidya made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature. He was born in 1824 in the town of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, and authored several books on Sanskrit grammar and poetry.

Another notable figure with the surname "CHUTA" was Chuta Rai, a 17th-century poet and writer from the Rajput community in Rajasthan. He is best known for his work "Chuta Rai Varta," which chronicled the life and exploits of the Rajput ruler Raj Singh.

While the surname "CHUTA" has ancient roots in India, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the majority of historical records and references to this surname can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chuta

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

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

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