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

Bathan, 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 Bathan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bathan in America

Bathan is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bathan surname appeared 159 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 Bathan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bathan 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 Bathan

The surname BATHAN originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the regions of Punjab and Sindh. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was derived from the Sanskrit word "batha," meaning "soldier" or "warrior." This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals who served in military roles during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BATHAN can be found in the Mughal Empire's administrative records from the late 16th century. The name appears in several documents pertaining to land grants and revenue records, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held positions of authority and influence within the imperial bureaucracy.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name BATHAN gained prominence in various parts of the Punjab region, particularly in the areas surrounding the cities of Lahore and Multan. Historical accounts mention several notable figures with this surname who played significant roles in the region's political and cultural landscape.

One such figure was Raja Jai Singh Bathan (1611-1667), a prominent military commander and statesman who served under the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. He was entrusted with leading military campaigns and governing various territories on behalf of the empire. Another notable individual was Rani Sundari Bathan (1670-1740), a renowned philanthropist and patron of the arts, who established several educational institutions and artistic centers in the city of Lahore.

In the 19th century, the name BATHAN can be found in British colonial records, as many individuals with this surname served in various capacities within the British Indian Army and administration. One such individual was General Sir Bakhtawar Singh Bathan (1824-1891), a highly decorated military officer who played a crucial role in several campaigns during the Anglo-Sikh Wars and the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Another prominent figure was Sardar Karam Singh Bathan (1858-1930), a influential landowner and philanthropist who founded several educational institutions and charitable organizations in the region of Amritsar. His efforts towards promoting education and social welfare earned him widespread respect and recognition.

As the BATHAN surname spread across the Indian subcontinent, it also found its way into literary works and historical accounts. In the 20th century, the renowned Punjabi writer and poet Amrita Pritam (1919-2005) wrote about the Bathan family in her autobiographical works, chronicling their contributions to the region's cultural and literary traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bathan

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

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

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