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

Daba, 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 Daba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daba in America

Daba is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daba surname appeared 141 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 Daba.

The history of the last name Daba

The surname DABA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, with the first recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "दाब" (dāba), which means "to suppress" or "to control". This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or had a reputation for asserting their dominance.

In the early days, the name was predominantly found in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It is also possible that the name has roots in the ancient kingdom of Daba, which was located in what is now modern-day Pakistan, further suggesting a connection to the Indian subcontinent.

One of the earliest documented references to the DABA surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This historical record mentions a certain Daba Khan, a prominent military leader who served under Akbar's reign.

During the 17th century, the DABA name gained prominence in the region of Bengal, where several individuals bearing this surname held influential positions within the local administration. Notably, Mir Daba Ali was a prominent landowner and businessman who lived during this period.

In the 18th century, the DABA surname appeared in the records of the East India Company, with some individuals serving as traders and intermediaries between the British and local communities. One such figure was Daba Singh, a wealthy merchant who played a significant role in facilitating trade between the company and the principalities of northern India.

As the British Empire expanded its influence in the subcontinent, the DABA name was also found among individuals who served in the colonial administration. Daba Lal, born in 1785, was a highly respected judge and legal scholar who contributed significantly to the codification of Indian laws during the British Raj.

Another notable figure with the DABA surname was Daba Pandit, born in 1820, who was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author. His works on ancient Indian literature and philosophy were widely acclaimed and helped preserve the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daba

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

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

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