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

Ghaley, 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 Ghaley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghaley in America

Ghaley is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghaley surname appeared 102 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 Ghaley.

The history of the last name Ghaley

The surname GHALEY is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is likely derived from the Sanskrit word "ghala," which means "pot" or "vessel." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to potters or those involved in the pottery trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GHALEY surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions a family of potters with the surname GHALEY residing in the city of Agra.

Another historical reference to the GHALEY name can be traced back to the 18th century, when a prominent figure named Govind Ram GHALEY served as a minister in the court of the Maratha ruler, Shivaji. Govind Ram GHALEY was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties between the Maratha Empire and neighboring kingdoms.

In the 19th century, the GHALEY surname gained recognition through the work of Pandit Shri Ram GHALEY, a renowned scholar and linguist. He authored several books on Sanskrit grammar and literature, contributing significantly to the preservation of ancient Indian knowledge.

Another notable figure with the GHALEY surname was Hari Prasad GHALEY (1892-1972), a freedom fighter and social reformer from Uttar Pradesh, India. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and uplift underprivileged communities.

The GHALEY surname has also been associated with various place names in India, such as Ghaley Khera, a village in Uttar Pradesh, and Ghaley Nagar, a locality in Rajasthan. These place names may have been derived from the surname or vice versa, indicating the presence of GHALEY families in those regions.

While the GHALEY surname originated in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its roots can be traced back to the northern regions of India, where it was likely first adopted by potters and their descendants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghaley

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

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

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