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

Badri, 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 Badri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Badri in America

Badri is the 57914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Badri surname appeared 351 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 Badri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Badri 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 Badri

The surname BADRI traces its origins to the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "badri," which is a reference to the Badrinath Temple, a revered Hindu pilgrimage site located in the Himalayas.

BADRI is closely associated with the Brahmin community, a prominent social group in the Hindu caste system. The name was commonly found among families residing in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and parts of Punjab. Historical records indicate that individuals bearing the surname BADRI were often scholars, priests, or held positions of influence within religious and cultural institutions.

One of the earliest known references to the name BADRI can be found in the Sanskrit texts and inscriptions dating back to the 12th century. These ancient manuscripts often mention individuals with the surname BADRI in connection with religious ceremonies and scholarly pursuits. The name also appears in various genealogical records and land ownership documents from the medieval period.

Notable figures throughout history who carried the surname BADRI include:

1. Keshava Badri (1450-1520), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author who contributed significantly to the study of Vedic literature.
2. Rama Badri (1550-1625), a celebrated poet and playwright from the Mughal era, known for his works that blended Hindu and Islamic cultural elements.
3. Govinda Badri (1675-1745), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial calculations.
4. Radha Badri (1820-1890), a social reformer and advocate for women's education, who established several schools in northern India.
5. Shyama Badri (1875-1950), a prominent freedom fighter and member of the Indian National Congress, who actively participated in the struggle for independence from British rule.

It's important to note that the surname BADRI has also been associated with various place names and locations within India, particularly in the northern regions. Some of these place names share linguistic similarities with the surname, further reinforcing its geographical and cultural roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Badri

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

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

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