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

Lall, 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 Lall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lall in America

Lall is the 17839th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lall surname appeared 1,568 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lall 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 Lall

The surname Lall has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "lala," which means "beloved" or "dear." The name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

One of the earliest known references to the name Lall can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Lall who held important positions in the Mughal court.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Lall Khan served as the governor of Multan, a city in present-day Pakistan, under the Mughal Empire. He was known for his administrative skills and his contributions to the development of the region.

During the 18th century, the name Lall was associated with several influential families in the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. One notable individual was Raja Lall Singh (1734-1784), a ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur, who played a significant role in the political affairs of the region.

In the 19th century, Lall Khan (1819-1856) was a renowned poet and writer from Lahore, now in Pakistan. He was widely celebrated for his contribution to Punjabi literature and his works, which reflected the cultural and social aspects of his time.

Another notable figure was Sir Lall Mohun Ghose (1848-1909), a prominent lawyer and judge from Bengal, who became the first Indian to be appointed as a member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.

As the Lall surname spread across the Indian subcontinent, it evolved into various spellings and variations, such as Lal, Lalla, and Lalla. Some of these variations were influenced by local dialects and languages, while others were adaptations made during the migration of families to different regions.

Throughout history, the surname Lall has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, warriors, and political leaders. Despite its origins in the Indian subcontinent, the name has gained recognition globally, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lall

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

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

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