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

Baweja, 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 Baweja surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baweja in America

Baweja is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baweja surname appeared 197 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 Baweja.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baweja 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 Baweja

The surname "BAWEJA" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Punjab. The name is thought to derive from the Sanskrit word "Bawi," which means "well" or "water source." It is likely that the surname was initially used to refer to individuals who lived near or worked with wells or water sources.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "BAWEJA" can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire's rule over the Indian subcontinent. Several historical records from that period mention individuals with this surname, indicating that it was already in use among certain communities.

One notable figure bearing the surname "BAWEJA" was Bhai Mati Das Baweja, a prominent Sikh scholar and warrior who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the defense of the Sikh faith during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and is revered as one of the "Five Beloved Ones" in Sikhism.

Another historical figure with the surname "BAWEJA" was Sardar Hari Singh Baweja, a prominent military leader who served under the Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the ruler of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. Hari Singh Baweja was known for his bravery and military prowess, and he played a crucial role in several battles against the Afghan forces.

In the realm of literature, one notable individual with the surname "BAWEJA" was Harish Baweja, a Punjabi writer and poet who lived in the 20th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the Punjabi literary world and his works that explored the themes of social justice and human rights.

Another significant figure with the surname "BAWEJA" was Harbhajan Singh Baweja, a renowned Indian classical musician and singer who specialized in the Hindustani vocal tradition. He was born in 1919 and made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music throughout his career.

While the surname "BAWEJA" is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent, particularly the Punjab region, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical roots and earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, where it has a rich and meaningful heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baweja

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

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

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