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

Barot, 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 Barot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barot in America

Barot is the 30303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barot surname appeared 772 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 Barot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barot 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 Barot

The surname Barot has its origins in India, specifically the state of Gujarat. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bharat," which means "India" or "the land of the Bharatas."

In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas, the term "Bharata" is used to refer to the Indian subcontinent and its people. It is possible that the surname Barot evolved as a variant or derivative of this term, indicating the ancestral roots of those who bore the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Barot can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text contains references to individuals with the surname Barot, suggesting that the name was already established during the Mughal era.

During the medieval period, the Barot community was primarily concentrated in the regions of Saurashtra and Kutch in Gujarat. Some historical records indicate that members of this community were engaged in various occupations, including trading, agriculture, and craftsmanship.

Notable individuals with the surname Barot include:

1. Kavi Narmad (1833-1886), a renowned Gujarati poet and social reformer who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of Gujarat during the 19th century.
2. Sunderlal Bahuguna (1927-2023), an Indian environmentalist and Gandhian activist known for his leadership in the Chipko movement, which aimed to protect the Himalayan forests.
3. Bhagwati Prasad Barot (1886-1960), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
4. Sushila Barot (1916-2005), an Indian social worker and philanthropist who dedicated her life to empowering women and promoting education.
5. Pankaj Barot, a contemporary Indian cricketer who has represented Gujarat in domestic cricket tournaments.

While the surname Barot has its roots in Gujarat, it has since spread to other parts of India and abroad, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or settled in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barot

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

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

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