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

Bada, 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 Bada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bada in America

Bada is the 43511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bada surname appeared 496 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 Bada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bada 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 Bada

The surname BADA has its origins in South Asia, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, where it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bada,' which translates to 'big' or 'great,' suggesting that it may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone of considerable stature or importance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BADA surname can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, where it is mentioned in association with members of the Brahmin caste, a social class traditionally associated with scholars, priests, and intellectuals. This indicates that the name may have initially been adopted by individuals from this influential group.

In the 13th century, the BADA name appears in several historical records from the Delhi Sultanate, a prominent Islamic empire that ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent during that time. This suggests that the surname may have been adopted by Muslims as well, potentially through conversions or intermarriages.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the BADA surname gained further prominence. One notable individual bearing this name was Mir Bada, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century and served as a court poet under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Another historical figure with the BADA surname was Bada Sahib, a prominent Sikh warrior and military leader who played a crucial role in the struggles against the Afghan and Mughal rulers in the late 18th century. He is revered as a hero in Sikh history.

In the 19th century, the BADA name can be found in various regional records from the Indian subcontinent, including land ownership documents and administrative records from the British colonial era. One notable individual from this period was Bada Nath, a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit and ancient Indian texts.

As the BADA surname spread across different regions and communities within the Indian subcontinent, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Badda, Baddha, and Badha, reflecting regional linguistic differences and influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bada

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

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

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