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

Lala, 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 Lala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lala in America

Lala is the 19441st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lala surname appeared 1,390 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 Lala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lala 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 Lala

The surname LALA has its origins in India, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "lala," which means "beloved" or "cherished." This name was often given as a term of endearment or affection.

During the Mughal era in India, the LALA surname was prevalent among the Hindu community, particularly in the northern regions of the subcontinent. Some early references to the name can be found in Persian manuscripts and administrative records from that period.

One of the earliest documented instances of the LALA surname is in a 16th-century land ownership record from the city of Lahore, now in modern-day Pakistan. The record mentions a landowner named Lala Bhaghwan Das, indicating the use of the name as a surname during that time.

In the 18th century, a renowned poet and writer named Lala Suku was born in the city of Agra. His works, which included poetry and prose, were widely celebrated and contributed to the literary landscape of the region.

Another notable figure with the LALA surname was Lala Lajpat Rai (1865-1928), a prominent Indian freedom fighter and leader of the Indian National Congress. He played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule.

Lala Amarnath (1911-2000), a legendary Indian cricketer, was also part of this lineage. He was one of the earliest Indian cricketers to achieve international recognition and is considered one of the greatest batsmen in the history of Indian cricket.

During the 19th century, the LALA surname gained prominence in the region of Punjab, where many families adopted it as a mark of their Hindu heritage and identity. One such individual was Lala Munshiram (1823-1898), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who founded several educational institutions in the region.

The LALA surname has also been associated with place names in India, such as Lala Musa, a town located in the Gujrat district of Punjab, Pakistan. This town was named after a revered Sufi saint, Lala Musa, who lived in the 16th century.

While the LALA surname has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and the cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lala

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

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

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