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

Bebar, 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 Bebar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bebar in America

Bebar is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bebar surname appeared 131 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 Bebar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bebar 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 Bebar

The surname BEBAR is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of modern-day Pakistan and northern India. The name traces its roots back to the 9th or 10th century CE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "bebar," which means "without fear" or "fearless."

The earliest known records of the name BEBAR date back to the 11th century, where it appeared in several manuscripts and inscriptions from the region. One notable reference is found in the "Prithviraj Raso," an epic poem from the 12th century that chronicles the life and exploits of the legendary warrior-king Prithviraj Chauhan. In this text, a character named Bebar is mentioned as a brave and fearless warrior in Prithviraj's army.

During the medieval period, the BEBAR name was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Bebar Khan, a military commander who served under the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century. Another was Bebar Singh, a Rajput chieftain who ruled over a small principality in present-day Rajasthan during the 15th century.

As the centuries passed, the BEBAR name spread across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, including areas that are now part of modern-day Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. The name was particularly prevalent among the warrior classes and ruling elites, reflecting its association with bravery and fearlessness.

One of the most famous historical figures with the BEBAR surname was Bebar Ali Khan, a prominent military leader and statesman who served under the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. He was born in 1528 and played a crucial role in several military campaigns, earning a reputation for his strategic acumen and valor on the battlefield.

Another notable BEBAR was Bebar Singh Solanki, a Rajput ruler who governed the princely state of Jaipur in the 17th century. He was born in 1612 and is remembered for his patronage of the arts, as well as his efforts to promote education and cultural development within his kingdom.

In the 18th century, the BEBAR name gained prominence in the region of Punjab, where several individuals bearing this surname rose to positions of influence and power. One such person was Bebar Khan Bhaduria, a wealthy landowner and military commander who played a significant role in the rise of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

As the centuries progressed, the BEBAR name continued to be associated with valor, courage, and military prowess, reflecting its ancient origins and the legacy of its bearers throughout the history of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bebar

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

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

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