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

Jatta, 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 Jatta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jatta in America

Jatta is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jatta surname appeared 255 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 Jatta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jatta 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 Jatta

The surname JATTA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northwestern region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the word "Jatt," which refers to an Indo-Aryan community known for their agricultural and warrior traditions.

One of the earliest known references to the JATTA surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century historical record compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions individuals with the surname JATTA, indicating their presence in the region during that time. Additionally, the Tuzk-e-Jahangiri, a memoir written by Emperor Jahangir, also mentions individuals bearing this surname.

The JATTA surname has been associated with various notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Rai Ahmad Khan Jatta, a prominent leader and chieftain of the Jatt community in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the resistance against the Mughal Empire and was renowned for his bravery and leadership.

Another notable figure was Baba Nanak Jatta, a revered Sikh spiritual leader who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his teachings on equality, social justice, and spiritual enlightenment. His writings and teachings significantly influenced the Sikh tradition and continue to be studied and revered by the Sikh community.

In the 18th century, Jai Singh Jatta was a prominent military commander who served under the Maratha Empire. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire and was known for his strategic military prowess. His exploits are recorded in various historical accounts of the time.

During the 19th century, Karam Singh Jatta was a renowned scholar and educator who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Punjabi language and literature. He authored several books and works that have become invaluable resources for understanding the cultural and linguistic heritage of the region.

In more recent times, Rajinder Singh Jatta was a prominent politician and statesman who served as the Chief Minister of Punjab from 1972 to 1977. He was instrumental in implementing several reforms and policies aimed at promoting the welfare of the people of Punjab.

The JATTA surname has also been associated with various place names in the Punjab region, such as Jatta Shar, Jatta Umra, and Jatta Gujran, which may have been named after individuals or communities bearing this surname. Additionally, variations in the spelling of the surname, such as Jattha, Jattah, and Jattoo, have been observed in historical records and documents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jatta

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

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

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