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

Bajana, 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 Bajana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bajana in America

Bajana is the 54990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bajana surname appeared 374 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 Bajana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bajana 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 Bajana

The surname Bajana originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word 'bajana,' which means 'praise' or 'worship.' The name was initially associated with families involved in religious or spiritual activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bajana can be found in the ancient manuscripts of the Rajput kingdoms of northern India. These manuscripts, dating back to the late 16th century, mention a prominent Bajana family who served as advisors and scholars to the ruling dynasties.

In the 17th century, the Bajana surname spread across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the areas now known as Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. During this time, the name was also closely linked to certain professions, such as musicians, poets, and scholars, who were often employed in royal courts and temples.

The earliest known individual with the surname Bajana was Jaidev Bajana, a renowned poet and musician who lived in the 12th century. His compositions, which celebrated devotion and spirituality, are still widely recognized and performed in certain parts of India.

Another notable figure was Shyamaldas Bajana, a 17th-century scholar and writer who authored several texts on philosophy, religion, and literature. His works were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, the Bajana family gained prominence in the court of the Maratha Empire, where several members served as advisors and ministers. One such figure was Govind Rao Bajana, who held a high-ranking position during the reign of Peshwa Baji Rao I.

During the 19th century, the Bajana surname appeared in various historical records and documents related to the princely states of central and western India. Notably, Narayan Das Bajana was a renowned poet and playwright who made significant contributions to the literary traditions of his time.

Another prominent individual was Mohan Lal Bajana, who served as a military commander in the army of the Holkar dynasty in Indore. His valor and strategic skills were celebrated in several accounts and chronicles from that era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bajana

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

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

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