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

Badhan, 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 Badhan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Badhan in America

Badhan is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Badhan surname appeared 133 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 Badhan.

The history of the last name Badhan

The surname Badhan has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Punjab and Haryana. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

Badhan is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Badhan," which means "bond" or "connection." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were involved in trade or commerce, possibly acting as intermediaries or facilitators between different parties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Badhan can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a detailed administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. This document mentions a person named Badhan Singh, who held a prominent position in the imperial court.

During the Mughal era, the Badhan family is believed to have held significant influence and power in the regions of Punjab and Haryana. Some historical records indicate that members of the Badhan clan were landowners and administrators, playing crucial roles in the local governance and economy.

Notable individuals with the surname Badhan include Bhai Mati Das Badhan, a revered Sikh scholar and martyr who lived in the 17th century. He was one of the prominent companions of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, and is remembered for his unwavering faith and sacrifice.

Another prominent figure was Sardar Dyal Singh Badhan, a prominent philanthropist and educationist from the 19th century. He established several educational institutions, including the Dyal Singh College in Lahore (now in Pakistan), which played a crucial role in promoting education and learning in the region.

In the field of literature, Bhai Vir Singh Badhan (1872-1957) was a renowned Sikh scholar, theologian, and writer. He authored numerous works, including the famous novel "Sundari," which explored themes of spirituality and social reform.

The Badhan surname has also been associated with various place names in the regions of Punjab and Haryana. For instance, the village of Badhan in the Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab is believed to have been named after the Badhan clan, who were once influential landowners in the area.

Throughout history, the Badhan surname has been found in various spellings and variations, such as Badhan, Badan, Bhadhan, and Badhan, reflecting the diversity of regional dialects and language influences in the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Badhan

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

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

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