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

Lulla, 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 Lulla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lulla in America

Lulla is the 74608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lulla surname appeared 259 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 Lulla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lulla 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 Lulla

The surname LULLA has its origins in northern India, specifically in the Punjab region, and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "lullā," which means "beloved" or "darling." The name was likely given as a term of endearment or affection to a child or a loved one.

In the early days, the name was primarily found in the Punjabi community and was often associated with Hindu and Sikh families. As the Punjabi diaspora spread across the Indian subcontinent and beyond, the name traveled with them, and its spelling variations emerged, such as Lula, Lullay, and Lulai.

Historical records indicate that the name LULLA appeared in various administrative documents and local registers in the Punjab region during the Mughal Empire era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century. However, there are no known references to individuals bearing this surname in major historical manuscripts or records from that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LULLA can be traced back to the 18th century, when a prominent Sikh warrior and chieftain named Baba Lulla Singh lived in the village of Dalluwala, now in the Moga district of Punjab. He played a significant role in the struggles against the Mughal rulers and the Afghan invaders during that time.

Another notable figure was Lulla Buksh, a renowned musician and composer from the late 18th century who hailed from the city of Lucknow in present-day Uttar Pradesh. He was a celebrated artist at the court of the Nawab of Awadh and is credited with composing various ragas and developing new musical styles.

In the 19th century, Lulla Lal, a prominent merchant and philanthropist from Amritsar, made significant contributions to the local community by establishing educational institutions and funding various social welfare initiatives.

During the early 20th century, Lulla Ram Mitter, a lawyer and political activist from Punjab, played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement. He actively participated in the non-violent resistance against British rule and was imprisoned several times for his involvement in the freedom struggle.

Another distinguished individual with the surname LULLA was Lulla Lal Bahri, a renowned artist and painter from the state of Jammu and Kashmir. His works, which depicted the rich cultural heritage and landscapes of the region, were widely acclaimed and are now preserved in various art galleries and museums across India.

It is worth noting that while the surname LULLA has its roots in northern India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical references and early recorded instances mentioned above primarily pertain to the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lulla

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

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

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