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

Baral, 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 Baral surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baral in America

Baral is the 33645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baral surname appeared 677 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 Baral.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baral 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 Baral

The surname Baral is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of present-day India and Nepal. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "bara," meaning large or great, and may have been used to refer to someone of significant stature or importance in the community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baral can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, where it is mentioned as the surname of a prominent scholar and philosopher from the 8th century CE. This scholar, known as Baral Muni, is credited with authoring several influential works on Vedic philosophy and religious practices.

In the medieval period, the Baral surname was particularly prevalent in the Kathmandu Valley region of Nepal, where it was associated with members of the Brahmin caste. Several historical records from this time mention individuals with the Baral surname holding positions of authority within the Hindu religious establishment.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Jagat Baral served as a minister and military commander under the Malla kings of Nepal. His contributions to the defense of the Kathmandu Valley against invading forces are well-documented in contemporary accounts.

In the late 18th century, Bhagirath Baral, a Nepali scholar and writer, gained recognition for his literary works, including a celebrated translation of the Hindu epic Ramayana into the Nepali language.

Another prominent individual with the Baral surname was Sardar Bahadur Shree Hiranyagarbha Baral, a Nepali military leader who played a significant role in the unification of Nepal in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His successful military campaigns helped establish the modern boundaries of the Nepalese kingdom.

As the Baral surname spread beyond its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has been associated with individuals of note in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. However, the historical roots of this name remain firmly rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the region where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baral

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

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

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