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

Baah, 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 Baah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baah in America

Baah is the 57372nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baah surname appeared 355 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 Baah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baah 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 Baah

The surname BAAH traces its origins to the Indian subcontinent, specifically the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th century CE, originating from the Sanskrit word "बाह" (bāha), which means "arm" or "strength."

In the early days, the name BAAH was predominantly found among communities engaged in agricultural or martial pursuits, where physical strength and prowess were highly valued. It is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive surname, bestowed upon individuals known for their strength and muscular build.

One of the earliest documented references to the name BAAH can be found in the historical records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over vast territories of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The name appears in several court chronicles and administrative documents from that era, suggesting its widespread use among various social strata.

As the name gained prominence, it began to appear in various historical manuscripts and literary works. For instance, the 17th-century poet and scholar, Bhasha Ram BAAH (1610-1678), was celebrated for his poetic contributions to the Braj Bhasha literary tradition.

During the 18th century, the BAAH surname spread across the region, with notable figures such as Hari Singh BAAH (1720-1788), a prominent military commander in the Maratha Empire, and Ratan Chand BAAH (1745-1811), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in the city of Jaipur.

As the British Empire expanded its influence in the Indian subcontinent, the name BAAH also found its way into colonial records and documentation. One such example is Major General Sir Pratap Singh BAAH (1856-1924), a highly decorated officer in the British Indian Army who played a crucial role in the First World War.

In more recent times, the BAAH surname has gained global recognition through the achievements of individuals like Kiran Bedi BAAH (born 1949), a pioneering police officer and social activist who became the first woman to join the Indian Police Service, and Shekhar BAAH (born 1957), a renowned Indian economist and policymaker who served as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India.

While the surname BAAH has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with individuals carrying this name making significant contributions across diverse fields, from literature and arts to military and public service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baah

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

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

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