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

Baria, 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 Baria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baria in America

Baria is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baria surname appeared 452 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 Baria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baria 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 Baria

The surname BARIA originated in the Indian subcontinent, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "variya," meaning "excellent" or "superior." The name was prevalent among various communities in northern and western India.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BARIA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century Persian-language document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a nobleman named Rai Baria, who held a prominent position in the emperor's court.

In the 17th century, the BARIA surname appeared in several historical records from the Maratha Empire, particularly in regions like Gujarat and Maharashtra. During this period, the name was associated with influential families and landowners.

Notably, Sardar Baria Fatehsingh, a military leader from Gujarat, played a significant role in the Maratha campaigns against the Mughal Empire in the late 17th century. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a respected place in the annals of Maratha history.

Another notable figure was Rani Baria Sahib, a formidable queen who ruled over the princely state of Baria in present-day Gujarat during the 18th century. Her reign was marked by political acumen and efforts to improve the welfare of her subjects.

In the 19th century, the BARIA surname gained prominence in the field of education. Pandit Baria Vithaldas, a renowned scholar and educator from Maharashtra, made significant contributions to the promotion of Sanskrit learning and literature.

During the Indian independence movement, the BARIA surname was associated with several freedom fighters and activists. Sardar Baria Balwantsingh, a prominent leader from Gujarat, actively participated in the non-violent resistance against British rule.

Over the centuries, the BARIA surname has been found in various regions of India, with some variations in spelling, such as Bariya, Barea, and Bariah. However, the core meaning and significance of the name have remained consistent, reflecting a sense of excellence and superiority.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baria

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

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

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