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

Badar, 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 Badar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Badar in America

Badar is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Badar surname appeared 361 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 Badar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Badar 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 Badar

The surname Badar is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. The name is derived from the Persian word "badar," which means "wind" or "breeze." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived in windy or breezy areas.

In the early history of the region, the name Badar can be traced back to the 16th century. It is recorded in various historical documents and manuscripts from that period, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day India and Pakistan.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Badar can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the Mughal Empire and includes references to individuals with the surname Badar.

During the Mughal era, the name Badar was also associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Sher Badar Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century. Sher Badar Khan played a significant role in the conquest of the Deccan region and was known for his military prowess.

Another prominent figure with the surname Badar was Mirza Badar Bakht, a Mughal prince who lived in the 18th century. He was the son of Emperor Muhammad Shah and was known for his patronage of the arts and literature.

In the 19th century, the name Badar gained further recognition with the birth of Badar Munir Ahmed Khan, a renowned Urdu poet and scholar from the city of Lucknow. He was born in 1838 and made significant contributions to Urdu literature through his poetic works and scholarly writings.

Additionally, the name Badar has been associated with various places and geographical features in the Indian subcontinent. For instance, Badar Bagh, meaning "Garden of Winds," is a historic garden located in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This garden was commissioned by the Nawab of Awadh in the 18th century and is known for its beautiful architecture and landscaping.

While the surname Badar has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical and cultural significance of this name remains deeply rooted in the region's rich heritage and linguistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Badar

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

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

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