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

Jhala, 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 Jhala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jhala in America

Jhala is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jhala surname appeared 153 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 Jhala.

The history of the last name Jhala

The surname JHALA traces its origins to India, specifically the state of Rajasthan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "jhal," which means "marsh" or "pond," suggesting that the Jhala clan may have inhabited areas near wetlands or water bodies.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Jhala surname can be found in the historical chronicles of the Rajput clans of Rajasthan. The Jhala clan was a prominent Rajput community known for their bravery and martial prowess. They served as warriors and rulers in various princely states across the region.

In the 14th century, the Jhala clan established their own principality, known as the Jhalawar State, in the present-day Jhalawar district of Rajasthan. This state was ruled by the Jhala Rajputs for several centuries until its accession to the Dominion of India in 1948.

Notable individuals with the Jhala surname include Maharawal Viram Dev Jhala (1627-1670), who was the ruler of Jhalawar and a courageous warrior known for his military campaigns against the Mughal Empire. Maharaj Rana Raj Singh Jhala (1678-1718) was another prominent ruler of Jhalawar, renowned for his patronage of arts and architecture.

Bhanwar Lal Jhala (1861-1938) was a distinguished historian and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Rajasthan. His works, such as the "Jhalawar Rajya Ka Itihas" (History of the Jhalawar State), are considered valuable sources of information on the Jhala clan and the region's past.

In more recent times, Gaj Singh Jhala (1921-2009) was a prominent politician and member of the Indian National Congress party. He served as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and held several important positions in the state government.

While the Jhala surname is most prevalent in Rajasthan, it can also be found in other parts of India, particularly among the Rajput communities. The name has also been anglicized in various ways, such as Jhalah, Jhalla, or Jhalla, due to the influence of British colonial rule in India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jhala

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

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

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