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

Barayuga, 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 Barayuga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barayuga in America

Barayuga is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barayuga surname appeared 180 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 Barayuga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barayuga 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 Barayuga

The surname BARAYUGA has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, with origins dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to have emerged in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions that now constitute modern-day Pakistan and northern India.

The name BARAYUGA is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit language, which was widely used in ancient India. The word "bara" in Sanskrit can mean "big" or "great," while "yuga" refers to an epoch or era. Thus, the name BARAYUGA may have been a descriptive name given to someone of great importance or someone who lived during a significant era.

Historical references to the name BARAYUGA are scarce, but some accounts suggest that it was used by members of the Brahmin caste, which was the highest social class in the Hindu caste system. The name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or were respected scholars or religious leaders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BARAYUGA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The document mentions a nobleman named Barayuga Singh, who served as a high-ranking official in the Mughal court.

Another notable figure with the surname BARAYUGA was Pandit Barayuga Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his profound knowledge of ancient Hindu texts and his contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature.

During the 19th century, the name BARAYUGA gained prominence in the region of Punjab, which was then part of British India. One notable figure from this era was Sardar Barayuga Singh, a prominent landowner and military commander who fought against the British during the Anglo-Sikh Wars.

In the 20th century, the name BARAYUGA continued to be associated with individuals from the Indian subcontinent. One prominent example was Barayuga Prasad, an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played an active role in the Indian independence movement against British rule.

Another well-known figure with the surname BARAYUGA was Dr. Barayuga Charan Ghosh, a respected physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to the field of tropical medicine in the early 20th century.

While the surname BARAYUGA is relatively uncommon, it carries a rich history and cultural significance rooted in the ancient traditions and languages of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barayuga

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

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

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