About Chawla
The surname Chawla is of Punjabi origin and is commonly found among the Khatri community in India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "chawala," which means "silk weaver" or "silk trader." The surname is associated with individuals who were involved in the silk trade or belonged to families engaged in the weaving profession. Over time, the surname Chawla has spread beyond its original occupational association and is now used as a family name by people of various professions and backgrounds.
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The surname Chawla is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chawla based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Chawla in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chawla using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.