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

Bhajan, 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 Bhajan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhajan in America

Bhajan is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhajan surname appeared 104 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 Bhajan.

The history of the last name Bhajan

The surname Bhajan originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of the Indian states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. It is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, with the word "bhajan" meaning devotional songs or hymns. This suggests that the name may have been associated with families or communities involved in religious practices or the arts of music and singing.

During the medieval period, references to individuals with the surname Bhajan can be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the region. One notable example is the mention of a poet and musician named Ravi Das Bhajan, who lived in the 15th century and was renowned for his spiritual compositions.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Bhajan can be traced back to the 16th century, with mentions in local administrative records and land ownership documents from the regions of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Some variations in the spelling of the name, such as "Bhajjan" or "Bhajun," were also found in these records.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Bhajan. One prominent figure was Hazari Prasad Bhajan (1871-1942), a renowned Indian writer and scholar who made significant contributions to Hindi literature. Another notable bearer of the name was Sardar Khushal Singh Bhajan (1897-1970), a prominent politician and lawyer who served as a minister in the Patiala and East Punjab States Union.

In the field of music, Pandit Ravi Shankar Bhajan (1920-2012) was a celebrated Indian sitarist and composer who popularized Indian classical music on a global scale. He was a prominent figure in the cultural renaissance of the 20th century and received numerous accolades, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

Another individual of note was Raja Dina Nath Bhajan (1888-1963), a philanthropist and industrialist from Punjab who played a significant role in the development of the city of Jalandhar and its educational institutions.

While the surname Bhajan is not as widespread as some other Indian surnames, it has a rich cultural and historical significance, reflecting its connections to the realms of music, spirituality, and literary arts in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhajan

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

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 Bhajan 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.

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

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