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

Bahta, 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 Bahta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bahta in America

Bahta is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bahta surname appeared 222 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 Bahta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bahta 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 Bahta

The surname BAHTA is believed to have originated in India, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhakta," which means "devotee" or "follower," often referring to someone devoted to a particular deity or spiritual path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAHTA can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used to describe individuals who had dedicated their lives to spiritual pursuits. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by families or communities closely associated with religious or spiritual practices.

In the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the name BAHTA has a strong historical presence. Records from the Mughal era, which spanned the 16th to the 19th centuries, mention individuals with this surname, indicating its longstanding existence in the region.

Notable historical figures with the surname BAHTA include Govardhan Bahta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. His works, such as the "Kavitakalpalata," have been widely studied and celebrated for their literary excellence.

Another prominent individual was Shyam Sundar Bahta, a 19th-century Hindu reformer and social activist from Uttar Pradesh. He played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for societal changes, particularly in the areas of women's rights and the eradication of regressive practices.

In the realm of literature, Mohan Bahta, a 20th-century author and playwright from Bihar, gained recognition for his contribution to Hindi literature. His plays and short stories explored various social and cultural themes, earning him critical acclaim.

The name BAHTA can also be found in historical records from the princely states of Rajasthan and Gujarat, suggesting its presence in different regions of India over the centuries. Some ancient texts and inscriptions from these areas mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Bahta" or "Bhatta."

It is worth noting that the surname BAHTA has undergone various spellings and regional variations throughout its history. In some parts of India, it may have been written as "Bhatta" or "Bhat," reflecting local linguistic and cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bahta

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

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

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