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

Ratta, 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 Ratta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ratta in America

Ratta is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ratta surname appeared 224 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 Ratta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ratta 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 Ratta

The surname Ratta has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "ratha," which means "chariot" or "cart." The name is believed to have originated during the medieval period, possibly between the 10th and 12th centuries.

Ratta is a variant of the name Rathi or Rathore, which is a Rajput clan name. The Rajputs were a prominent warrior class in medieval India. It is likely that the name Ratta was initially adopted by members of this clan or those associated with them.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ratta can be found in the Prithviraj Raso, a 12th-century epic poem written by Chand Bardai. The poem recounts the life and exploits of the Chahamana king, Prithviraj Chauhan, and includes references to individuals bearing the name Ratta.

In the 14th century, during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate, a notable individual named Ratta Khan served as a military commander under the Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq. Ratta Khan was instrumental in suppressing a rebellion in the region of Bengal.

Another prominent figure with the surname Ratta was Bhai Ratta, a 16th-century Sikh warrior and companion of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru. Bhai Ratta played a crucial role in the construction of the Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, in Amritsar.

In the 17th century, Rao Ratta Singh, a Rajput chieftain from the Rathore clan, was known for his bravery and military prowess. He fought against the Mughal forces and was eventually granted a jagir (land assignment) by Emperor Aurangzeb in recognition of his valor.

During the 19th century, Sardar Hari Singh Ratta was a prominent figure in the Sikh Empire. He served as a military commander under Maharaja Ranjit Singh and played a vital role in the conquest of Multan in 1818.

While the surname Ratta is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, it is important to note that the historical and cultural significance of the name is deeply rooted in the Indian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ratta

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

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

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