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

Vallabh, 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 Vallabh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vallabh in America

Vallabh is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vallabh surname appeared 116 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 Vallabh.

The history of the last name Vallabh

The surname VALLABH originated in India and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vallabha," meaning "beloved" or "dear one." The name was initially used as a title or honorific for respected individuals, particularly those associated with the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism.

In the 12th century, the name VALLABH gained prominence through the Vallabha Sampradaya, a Hindu spiritual tradition founded by Vallabhacharya (1479-1531), a renowned Vaishnava philosopher and devotional poet. Vallabhacharya's followers adopted the surname VALLABH as a mark of their affiliation with his teachings and philosophy.

Historical records from the medieval period, such as the Bhakta Mala (a compilation of biographies of Vaishnava saints), mention several individuals with the surname VALLABH. One notable example is Vitthalnath Vallabh (1679-1739), a revered spiritual leader and author of the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu, a significant work on the philosophy of devotional love.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the VALLABH surname was prevalent in the regions of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, where the Vallabha Sampradaya had a strong presence. Prominent individuals with this surname include Gokulanath Vallabh (1551-1640), a renowned poet and devotional singer, and Jagannath Vallabh (1612-1688), a celebrated scholar and author of several works on Vaishnava philosophy.

In the 18th century, the VALLABH surname gained further recognition with Vishnudas Vallabh (1720-1790), a renowned scholar and author of the Vallabha Digvijaya, a seminal text on the life and teachings of Vallabhacharya.

Other notable individuals with the surname VALLABH include Narayana Vallabh (1795-1855), a prominent writer and philosopher, and Shyamji Krishna Vallabh (1857-1932), a renowned Indian scholar, lawyer, and political activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

The VALLABH surname has a rich history and deep connections to the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism, with its roots firmly grounded in the Sanskrit language and the spiritual teachings of revered saints and scholars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vallabh

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

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

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