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

Baluja, 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 Baluja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baluja in America

Baluja is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baluja surname appeared 237 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 Baluja.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baluja 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 Baluja

The surname Baluja has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Balhika," which means "strong" or "powerful." The name likely originated around the 8th or 9th century CE.

In ancient times, the Baluja surname was associated with the Kshatriya caste, which was the warrior and ruling class in the Hindu social hierarchy. It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who displayed strength and bravery in battle or leadership roles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Baluja name can be found in the Skanda Purana, an ancient Hindu text dating back to the 7th century CE. This text mentions a ruler named Baluja, who was said to have governed a region in present-day Gujarat.

During the medieval period, the Baluja surname was prominent among the ruling dynasties of Gujarat. The Vaghela dynasty, which ruled parts of Gujarat from the 11th to the 14th century, had several rulers with the Baluja surname. Notable among them was Karna Baluja, who ascended the throne in 1241 CE.

In the 16th century, a prominent individual with the Baluja surname was Jodha Bai, the wife of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. She was a Rajput princess from the Baluja clan and played a significant role in the administration of the Mughal Empire.

Another noteworthy figure with the Baluja surname was Mahadji Baluja, a prominent military leader and statesman from the 18th century. He served as the chief minister of the Maratha Empire and was instrumental in expanding its territories.

Over the centuries, the Baluja surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, from rulers and warriors to scholars and artists. Some notable individuals with this surname include Vijayaditya Baluja, a renowned Sanskrit scholar from the 12th century, and Narayana Baluja, a celebrated painter from the 16th century Rajput court.

While the Baluja surname has its roots in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. Today, individuals with this surname can be found in various countries, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baluja

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

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

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