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

Barve, 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 Barve surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barve in America

Barve is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barve surname appeared 188 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 Barve.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barve 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 Barve

The surname "BARVE" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century as a regional variant of the Sanskrit word "Brahma," which refers to the Hindu god of creation and the priestly caste.

In ancient times, the name was closely associated with the Brahmin community, which held a prominent position in the social hierarchy of the region. The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to historical records and manuscripts from the Maratha Empire, which ruled a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent between the 17th and 19th centuries.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the surname "BARVE" was Govind Pant Barve, a prominent Marathi scholar and poet who lived in the late 16th century. He is credited with composing several literary works and contributing to the preservation of Marathi language and culture during the Mughal era.

Another influential figure with this surname was Nana Barve, a prominent politician and administrator who served as the Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Maratha Empire in the late 18th century. His contributions to the governance and military strategies of the empire played a crucial role in its expansion and stability during that period.

In the 19th century, Vishnubhat Barve, a renowned educator and social reformer, made significant contributions to the field of education in Maharashtra. He established several schools and advocated for the education of women, challenging the prevailing societal norms of the time.

During the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century, Laxmibai Barve, a freedom fighter and social activist, played a pivotal role in mobilizing women's participation in the struggle against British colonial rule. Her efforts and sacrifices are widely recognized and celebrated in India.

Another notable individual with the surname "BARVE" was Sadashiv Barve, a celebrated Marathi writer and playwright who lived in the mid-20th century. His literary works, including plays and short stories, explored various socio-political themes and contributed to the rich cultural fabric of Maharashtra.

While the surname "BARVE" has its roots in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, individuals bearing this name can now be found across different parts of India and even in other countries due to migration and diaspora. However, the name's historical significance and association with the Brahmin community and the cultural heritage of Maharashtra remain intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barve

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

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

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