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

Bafna, 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 Bafna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bafna in America

Bafna is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bafna surname appeared 113 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 Bafna.

The history of the last name Bafna

The surname Bafna originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northwestern region of Rajasthan. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries CE, when the region was ruled by various Rajput clans and kingdoms.

The name Bafna is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, with the word "bafna" meaning "weaver" or "cotton trader." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the textile trade, which was a thriving industry in the region during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bafna surname can be found in the "Nainsi ri Khyat," a historical chronicle written in the 17th century CE by the famous Rajasthani poet and historian, Nainsi. This work mentions several prominent individuals with the Bafna surname, indicating their influential status within the region.

In the 18th century, the Bafna family gained prominence as successful traders and merchants, establishing their presence in major cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner. Some notable individuals from this period include Rai Bahadur Narottam Das Bafna (1832-1898), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist, and Rai Sahib Kanhaiya Lal Bafna (1878-1952), a prominent industrialist and social reformer.

During the British Raj, several Bafna individuals made significant contributions to various fields. Lala Girdhari Lal Bafna (1860-1932) was a renowned educationist and social activist, while Rai Bahadur Chhotu Ram Bafna (1884-1972) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.

In more recent times, Dr. Jaswant Singh Bafna (1918-2005) was a distinguished nuclear physicist who played a crucial role in India's nuclear program, and Gajendra Singh Bafna (1930-2010) was a prominent writer and historian who authored several books on Rajasthani culture and history.

Throughout its history, the Bafna surname has been associated with various place names and variations in spelling, including Baphna, Bafina, and Bafuna. These variations reflect the diverse linguistic influences and dialects present in the region over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bafna

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

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

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