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

Balram, 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 Balram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balram in America

Balram is the 54296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balram surname appeared 380 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 Balram.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balram 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 Balram

The surname Balram is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "bal" meaning strength or power, and "ram" which is a reference to the Hindu deity Lord Rama.

One of the earliest records of the name Balram can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar. It mentions a prominent military commander named Balram Singh, who served in Akbar's army and played a crucial role in several military campaigns.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Balram was the Maratha warrior and chieftain, Balram Naik. He was a significant figure in the resistance against the Mughal rule in the Deccan region of India.

During the 18th century, the name Balram gained further prominence with the rise of the Maratha Empire. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Balram Jakhu, a renowned Maratha military leader who played a key role in the expansion of the empire under the leadership of Peshwa Baji Rao I.

In the 19th century, the name Balram was associated with several literary figures and scholars. Balram Das, a renowned Hindi poet and writer, made significant contributions to the Hindi literature during the latter half of the century.

Moving into the 20th century, the name Balram was carried by individuals from various walks of life. Balram Yakub, an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary, was actively involved in the Indian independence movement against British rule.

Throughout its history, the surname Balram has been closely tied to its roots in northern India and its association with strength, power, and reverence for the Hindu deity Lord Rama. While the name has evolved over time, it continues to hold a significant place in Indian cultural and historical narratives.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balram

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

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

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