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

Tarchala, 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 Tarchala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tarchala in America

Tarchala is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tarchala surname appeared 164 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 Tarchala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tarchala 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 Tarchala

The surname TARCHALA is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern region of Punjab. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "tarkshala," which means a place for philosophical discourse or a school of logic.

The earliest known records of the surname TARCHALA can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire era in India. Some historical documents from that time mention individuals with this surname, suggesting that they may have been scholars or intellectuals associated with educational institutions or philosophical debates.

One notable reference is found in the memoirs of the Mughal emperor Akbar, who ruled from 1556 to 1605. His court chronicles mention a philosopher named Mian Tarchala, who was renowned for his knowledge and engaged in discussions with the emperor on various subjects.

In the 18th century, there are records of a prominent family of landowners and traders in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, who carried the surname TARCHALA. This family was influential in the region and played a significant role in the local economy and social fabric.

During the British colonial period in India, several individuals with the surname TARCHALA were mentioned in official records and documents. One notable example is Sardar Tarchala Singh (1823-1901), a prominent military leader and commander who served in the British Indian Army and participated in various campaigns and battles.

Another historical figure was Bhai Tarchala Ram (1856-1927), a renowned Sikh scholar and reformer who advocated for the education and empowerment of women. He established several schools and educational institutions in Punjab, contributing significantly to the advancement of education in the region.

In more recent times, Dr. Satish Tarchala (1940-2018) was a respected academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit and Indian literature. He held prominent positions at various universities and received numerous honors and awards for his scholarly work.

While the surname TARCHALA is not as common today, it continues to be associated with a rich historical legacy in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Punjab and surrounding areas. The name carries connotations of intellectualism, education, and philosophical discourse, reflecting its origins as a term linked to places of learning and scholarly discourse.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tarchala

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

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

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