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

Bandish, 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 Bandish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bandish in America

Bandish is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bandish surname appeared 181 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 Bandish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bandish 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 Bandish

The surname Bandish has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, where it is believed to have emerged around the 16th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "bandish," which means "composition" or "arrangement," particularly in the context of classical Indian music.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bandish can be found in the chronicles of the Mughal Empire, where it was associated with families of musicians and composers who served at the royal courts. The name was often bestowed upon those who excelled in the art of composing and arranging traditional Indian ragas and talas.

During the Mughal era, the Bandish family gained prominence for their contributions to the development of Hindustani classical music. One notable figure from this lineage was Tansen (1506-1589), a celebrated musician and composer who served under the patronage of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor.

In the 17th century, the Bandish surname also appeared in several Persian manuscripts and travelogues, indicating the family's influence extended beyond the Mughal courts. One such reference is found in the writings of the famous Sufi poet and traveler, Amir Khusrau (1253-1325), who mentioned a skilled musician named Bandish Mian.

As the Mughal Empire declined, the Bandish family dispersed across various princely states and regions of India. Some members of the family continued their musical legacy, while others pursued other professions. One notable figure from this era was Bandish Khan (1768-1845), a revered Hindustani classical vocalist and instrumentalist who hailed from the city of Lucknow.

In the 19th century, the Bandish surname found its way into British colonial records, particularly in regions like Bengal and the Deccan plateau. One prominent figure from this period was Bandish Mukherjee (1821-1891), a Bengali poet and writer who was celebrated for his contributions to the literary renaissance of Bengal.

The name Bandish has also been associated with several notable musicians and composers in more recent times, including Bandish Bandopadhyay (1919-2004), a renowned Indian classical singer and teacher from West Bengal, and Bandish Bhandari (1938-2012), a celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist and composer from Madhya Pradesh.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bandish

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

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

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