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

Babul, 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 Babul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Babul in America

Babul is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Babul surname appeared 141 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 Babul.

The history of the last name Babul

The surname "BABUL" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the states of West Bengal, Bangladesh, and parts of eastern India. It is derived from the Bengali word "বাবুল" (babul), which refers to the Vachellia nilotica tree, also known as the Gum Arabic tree or the Babul tree.

The earliest known mentions of the surname "BABUL" can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical records and manuscripts from the region. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by families or individuals who lived near or had a connection with the Babul tree, either due to their occupation or location.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "BABUL" was Ramchandra Babul, a Bengali poet and writer who lived in the late 16th century. His works, which primarily focused on Hindu mythology and religious themes, are considered significant contributions to the Bengali literary tradition.

Another notable figure with the surname "BABUL" was Haripada Babul (1865-1937), an Indian writer and educator from Bengal. He played a pioneering role in the establishment of modern education in the region and was instrumental in founding several educational institutions.

In the 19th century, the surname "BABUL" gained prominence with the birth of Bankim Chandra Babul (1838-1894), a renowned Bengali writer, poet, and journalist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest literary figures in Indian history and is considered a key figure in the Bengali Renaissance. His works, such as the novel "Anandamath," played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Moving into the 20th century, Biswanath Babul (1901-1984) was a prominent Indian lawyer and politician from West Bengal. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which was responsible for drafting the country's constitution, and held various influential positions in state and national politics.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname "BABUL" was Jagadish Chandra Babul (1907-1987), a renowned Indian scientist and chemist. He made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry and is particularly known for his work on the synthesis of plant pigments and natural products.

While the surname "BABUL" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical roots can be traced back to the regions of West Bengal, Bangladesh, and eastern India, where it has a rich and long-standing cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Babul

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

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

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