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

Bhagwat, 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 Bhagwat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhagwat in America

Bhagwat is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhagwat surname appeared 315 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 Bhagwat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhagwat 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 Bhagwat

The surname BHAGWAT has its origins in the Indian subcontinent and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Bhagavat', which means 'divine' or 'venerable'. This name was likely given to individuals who were associated with religious or spiritual pursuits.

BHAGWAT is believed to have emerged as a surname during the reign of the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE. During this period, the use of surnames became more prevalent among various communities, and BHAGWAT was adopted by certain families, particularly those with ties to Hinduism or Buddhist traditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BHAGWAT can be found in the Jain literary work 'Kalpasutra', written by the scholar Bhadrabahu in the 4th century BCE. The text mentions a person named Bhagwat, who is described as a wise and learned individual.

In the 7th century CE, the renowned poet and scholar Bhavabhuti, whose full name was Bhagwat Bhavabhuti, composed several influential Sanskrit plays, including 'Uttara-Rama-Charita' and 'Malati-Madhava'. His works are considered masterpieces of Sanskrit literature and have had a lasting impact on Indian culture.

Another notable figure bearing the surname BHAGWAT was Sadhu Bhagwat, a 16th-century mystic and saint from the Nath tradition. He was known for his spiritual teachings and is believed to have composed several devotional songs and poems.

During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the BHAGWAT surname was also found among various Hindu communities in regions such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. One prominent individual from this time was Bhagwat Sahai, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 18th century and authored several works in Hindi and Sanskrit.

In the 19th century, Bhagwat Sharan Mishra, a Hindu scholar and philosopher, gained recognition for his work on the interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita and other Hindu scriptures. He was also an influential figure in the Bengal Renaissance movement.

Over the centuries, the BHAGWAT surname has spread across various parts of India, and individuals with this name have made significant contributions in fields such as literature, philosophy, and spirituality. While the surname's origins can be traced back to ancient times, it continues to hold significance in modern Indian society, reflecting the enduring influence of Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhagwat

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

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

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