2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Barayuga
A surname indicating a person from the village of Barayu or Barayuga in India.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 209 Americans carry the last name Barayuga. That puts it at #104,723 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,639,973 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barayuga surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
209
1 in 1,639,973
Census rank
#104,723
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
182
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 182 bearers of the surname Barayuga in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 104723rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barayuga, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.2%) and Hispanic (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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Historical references to the name BARAYUGA are scarce, but some accounts suggest that it was used by members of the Brahmin caste, which was the highest social class in the Hindu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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barayuga
Among Census respondents with the surname Barayuga, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.2%) and Hispanic (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Barayuga bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Barayuga surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.2% · 175
- Two or more races2.2% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barayuga
Barayuga appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#100,302
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 180
+49 bearers (+37.4%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 21,478 places
2020
#104,723
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 182
+2 bearers (+1.1%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 4,421 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #100,302 | 180 | 0.06 | +49 bearers (+37.4%) | Up 21,478 places |
| 2020 | #104,723 | 182 | 0.06 | +2 bearers (+1.1%) | Down 4,421 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Barayuga surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,302 | #104,723 | -4.4% |
| Count | 180 | 182 | 1.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 1.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barayuga bearers went from 180 to 182 (+1.1% change). The surname moved down 4,421 positions in the national ranking, going from #100,302 to #104,723.
FAQ
Barayuga surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barayuga?
Name Census estimates that about 209 living Americans carry the surname Barayuga. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,639,973 residents.
How common is Barayuga?
Barayuga ranks #104,723 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 182 people with the surname Barayuga. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (209), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Barayuga.
Has Barayuga become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barayuga went from 180 recorded bearers to 182. That is an increase of 2 (+1.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #100,302 to #104,723.
What does the Census say about the background of Barayuga?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barayuga, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.2%) and Hispanic (1.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Barayuga in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (175 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barayuga appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (96.2%), Two or More Races (2.2%), Hispanic (1.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Barayuga (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Barayuga mean?
A surname indicating a person from the village of Barayu or Barayuga in India. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Barayuga (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Barayuga?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.