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

Batra, 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 Batra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Batra in America

Batra is the 18766th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Batra surname appeared 1,461 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Batra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Batra 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 Batra

The surname Batra is believed to have originated in India, particularly in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "bhatri," which means "one who provides sustenance or nourishment." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in agricultural or food-related occupations in ancient times.

Historical records indicate that the Batra surname has been present in India for several centuries. Some of the earliest references to the name can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts dating back to the 8th or 9th century CE. These records often mention individuals with the Batra surname in various contexts, such as religious ceremonies, land ownership records, and scholarly works.

One notable historical figure with the Batra surname was Acharya Batra, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of Vedic studies and his writings on Hindu philosophy and spirituality. Another prominent figure was Pratap Singh Batra, a influential military leader in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire, who played a significant role in several battles and campaigns.

The Batra surname has also been associated with certain place names in India, particularly in the states of Punjab and Haryana. For instance, the town of Batra Kalan in Punjab is believed to have derived its name from the Batra community that resided there. Similarly, the village of Batra Khurd in Haryana is thought to be named after the Batra families who settled in the area.

Throughout history, the Batra surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Battra, Bhatra, and Bhattra, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic variations. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained largely consistent.

Other notable individuals with the Batra surname include:

1. Shyam Sunder Batra (1902-1987), an Indian freedom fighter and political leader who participated in the Indian independence movement.
2. Satya Prakash Batra (1918-2004), an Indian philosopher and academic who made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics.
3. Nirmal Batra (1938-2021), an Indian writer and journalist known for his literary works and columns on social and cultural issues.
4. Rajesh Batra (born 1964), an Indian-American business executive and entrepreneur who co-founded several successful technology companies.
5. Amita Batra (born 1977), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer renowned for her performances and contributions to the art form.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Batra

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

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

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