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

Tala, 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 Tala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tala in America

Tala is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tala surname appeared 211 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 Tala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tala 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 Tala

The surname Tala originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the Hindi language spoken in parts of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged around the 16th century, derived from the Sanskrit word "taal," which means palm tree or palmyra palm.

In ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, the word "tala" was often used to refer to various types of palm trees, which held significant cultural and religious significance in the region. The earliest known records of the surname Tala can be traced back to medieval Indian inscriptions and records of land ownership or administrative documents.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Tala was Tala Ram, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century in the city of Agra, which was then part of the Mughal Empire. His works, which included poetry and prose in Hindi and Persian, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

Another prominent figure with the surname Tala was Tala Singh, a Sikh warrior and military leader who played a crucial role in the battles against the Afghan rulers in the early 19th century. He is remembered for his bravery and strategic skills, which helped secure important victories for the Sikh Empire.

In the 20th century, Tala Ramalingaswami, an acclaimed Indian physician and researcher, made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He was the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and played a pivotal role in establishing it as a premier medical institution in the country.

Tala Indritz, born in 1947, is a renowned American artist and sculptor known for her large-scale public installations. Her works, often inspired by nature and the environment, can be found in various cities across the United States and abroad.

Lastly, Tala Madani, born in 1981, is an Iranian-American artist whose paintings and animations explore themes of power, gender, and socio-political dynamics. Her works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums around the world, garnering critical acclaim and recognition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tala

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

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

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