2010
#121,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Babaria
A surname derived from an Arabic location name referring to people from that region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 234 Americans carry the last name Babaria. That puts it at #95,802 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,464,762 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Babaria surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
234
1 in 1,464,762
Census rank
#95,802
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
204
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 204 bearers of the surname Babaria in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 95802nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Babaria, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Babaria
The surname Babaria has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat, located in western India. The name can be traced back to the 15th century, when it was commonly used by members of the Babi community, a Hindu trading caste that played a significant role in the economic life of the region.
One of the earliest known references to the name Babaria can be found in the Mughal-era records of the 16th century, where it appears in several land registry documents and tax records. This suggests that the Babaria family had established themselves as prominent landowners and merchants during this period.
The name Babaria is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Bavri," which refers to a type of stepwell or water reservoir commonly found in Gujarat. These stepwells were an integral part of the region's water management system and were often constructed by wealthy merchants and landowners as acts of philanthropy.
In the 17th century, the Babaria family gained further prominence when Shantidas Babaria (1597-1672), a wealthy trader and philanthropist, funded the construction of the Shantidas Stepwell, a magnificent stepwell located in the town of Sihor, Gujarat. This architectural marvel, with its intricate carvings and ornate designs, stands as a testament to the Babaria family's influence and wealth during that era.
Another notable figure from the Babaria family was Ranchhodji Babaria (1734-1812), a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy and religious texts. His works, including the "Ranchhod Rasamritalahari," are still studied and revered by scholars of Indian literature and philosophy.
In the 19th century, the Babaria family continued to play a significant role in the cultural and economic life of Gujarat. Hirachand Babaria (1823-1898), a prominent businessman and philanthropist, founded the Hirachand Babaria College in Surat, which became one of the leading educational institutions in the region.
The name Babaria has also been associated with various place names in Gujarat, such as Babaria Village, located in the Bhavnagar district, and Babaria Taluka, a sub-district in the Amreli district. These place names serve as a reminder of the family's historical presence and influence in the region.
In more recent times, the Babaria surname has spread beyond the borders of Gujarat and India, with individuals bearing this name residing in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Babaria
Among Census respondents with the surname Babaria, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Babaria bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Babaria surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander99.0% · 202
- White1.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Babaria
Babaria appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#95,802
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 204
+62 bearers (+43.7%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 25,788 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #121,590 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #95,802 | 204 | 0.07 | +62 bearers (+43.7%) | Up 25,788 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Babaria surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,590 | #95,802 | 21.2% |
| Count | 142 | 204 | 43.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.07 | 36.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Babaria bearers went from 142 to 204 (+43.7% change). The surname moved up 25,788 positions in the national ranking, going from #121,590 to #95,802.
FAQ
Babaria surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Babaria?
Name Census estimates that about 234 living Americans carry the surname Babaria. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,464,762 residents.
How common is Babaria?
Babaria ranks #95,802 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 204 people with the surname Babaria. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (234), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Babaria.
Has Babaria become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Babaria went from 142 recorded bearers to 204. That is an increase of 62 (+43.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #121,590 to #95,802.
What does the Census say about the background of Babaria?
Among Census respondents with the surname Babaria, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Babaria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (202 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Babaria appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (99.0%), White (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Babaria (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Babaria mean?
A surname derived from an Arabic location name referring to people from that region. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Babaria (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Babaria?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.