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

Babbar, 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 Babbar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Babbar in America

Babbar is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Babbar surname appeared 200 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 Babbar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Babbar 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 Babbar

The surname "BABBAR" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It traces its roots back to the Sanskrit word "babhru," which means "brown" or "reddish-brown." This suggests that the name was originally used to describe someone with a brownish complexion or hair color.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries. It is found in various historical records and manuscripts from that era, particularly in the areas that are now part of the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab.

One notable figure with the surname "BABBAR" was Shyam Sundar Babbar, a renowned Sufi poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. His works, which were primarily written in Persian and Hindi, explored themes of spirituality, love, and devotion. Another individual of note was Rani Babbar Devi, a prominent figure in the 17th century who played a significant role in the Mughal court and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.

In the 18th century, the name appears in records related to the East India Company, with several individuals bearing the surname serving as traders and administrators. One such individual was Lal Babbar, a merchant who established a successful trading network between India and Europe.

Moving into the 19th century, the name gained prominence in the field of education and social reform. Hari Ram Babbar, born in 1826, was a pioneering educator who established several schools and advocated for the education of women and underprivileged communities.

The surname "BABBAR" has also been associated with various place names and villages throughout northern India and Pakistan. For instance, the village of Babbar Akali in Punjab, India, is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting a historical presence of the Babbar community in that region.

Throughout its history, the surname "BABBAR" has been spelled in various ways, including "Babbur," "Babar," and "Babbar," reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences in the regions where it originated and spread.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Babbar

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

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

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