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

Ralya, 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 Ralya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ralya in America

Ralya is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ralya surname appeared 110 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 Ralya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ralya 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 Ralya

The surname RALYA has its origins in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Ralya," meaning "the one who takes care of horses." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with horsemanship or cavalry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RALYA can be found in the Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri, a memoir written by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in the early 17th century. In this text, the name appears as "Ralya Khan," referring to a nobleman who served in the emperor's court.

In the 18th century, the RALYA surname spread to other parts of the Indian subcontinent, as well as to present-day Afghanistan and Iran. This was likely due to the migration of people during the expansion of the Mughal Empire and the subsequent establishment of various ruling dynasties.

Notable individuals with the RALYA surname include Sardar Bahadur RALYA (1832-1901), a prominent landowner and philanthropist from the Punjab region. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and contributed significantly to the development of his community.

Another famous bearer of the RALYA name was Rai Bahadur Jagat RALYA (1879-1952), a renowned lawyer and politician who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and was actively involved in drafting the country's constitution.

In the 20th century, the RALYA surname gained further recognition with the achievements of Dr. Satya Pal RALYA (1920-2005), a pioneering scientist and professor of chemistry. His research in the field of molecular spectroscopy earned him numerous accolades and awards, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.

The name RALYA has also been found in historical records from regions like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which were once part of the extensive Mughal domains. In these areas, variations of the name, such as "Raliah" and "Ralia," have been documented in official records and historical manuscripts.

Despite its relatively limited geographical spread, the surname RALYA has left its mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of the Indian subcontinent. The contributions of individuals bearing this name have spanned diverse fields, including politics, law, education, and science, making it a significant part of the region's rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ralya

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

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

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