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

Talha, 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 Talha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talha in America

Talha is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talha surname appeared 113 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 Talha.

The history of the last name Talha

The surname TALHA is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "Talha" which means "a type of tree". The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula, possibly in regions like Saudi Arabia or Yemen, during the early Islamic era.

The earliest recorded use of the surname TALHA can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic conquests and the spread of Islam across the Middle East and North Africa. It is possible that the name was carried by Arab settlers and traders who migrated to various regions during this period.

One of the most notable historical figures with the surname TALHA was Talha ibn Ubaidullah (594-656 CE), a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and one of the early Muslim leaders. He participated in several battles and played a significant role in the early years of Islam.

Another prominent individual with the surname TALHA was Abu Talha al-Ansari (582-656 CE), who was also a companion of Muhammad and fought in several battles alongside him. He is known for his generosity and his contribution to the establishment of the early Muslim community in Medina.

In the 9th century CE, the name TALHA appeared in some historical records from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Morocco to Central Asia. One notable figure from this period was Abu Talha al-Mawsili (777-835 CE), a renowned Iraqi poet and literary scholar.

During the medieval period, the surname TALHA was also found in various parts of the Islamic world, including the regions of modern-day Iran, Turkey, and North Africa. One notable figure from this time was Talha ibn Muhammad al-Andalusi (1055-1131 CE), a renowned scholar and philosopher from the city of Cordoba in modern-day Spain.

In the 13th century, the name TALHA appeared in records from the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria. One notable figure from this period was Talha al-Mansuri (1216-1277 CE), a famous Arabic writer and scholar who served as a judge in Cairo.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talha

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

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 Talha 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.

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

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