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

Bhalerao, 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 Bhalerao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhalerao in America

Bhalerao is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhalerao surname appeared 133 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 Bhalerao.

The history of the last name Bhalerao

The surname BHALERAO originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the state of Maharashtra. It is a surname that dates back several centuries and has its roots in the Marathi language. The name BHALERAO is derived from the combination of two words - "Bhale," which means "excellent" or "good," and "Rao," which is an honorific title used to denote a person of high social status or a ruler.

The earliest known records of the surname BHALERAO can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Maratha Empire. The name is believed to have been initially associated with individuals who held positions of authority or those who were part of the nobility or ruling class. One of the earliest documented instances of the name BHALERAO appears in the Bakhars, which are historical chronicles of the Maratha Empire.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the BHALERAO surname gained prominence as several individuals bearing this name held important positions in the Maratha administration. Notably, Malhar Rao Bhalerao, who lived from 1670 to 1738, was a prominent military leader and commander in the Maratha army under Chhatrapati Shahu, the ruler of the Maratha Empire.

Another notable figure with the BHALERAO surname was Govind Pant Bhalerao, who served as the Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Maratha Empire from 1768 to 1772. He played a crucial role in the administration and governance of the empire during his tenure.

In the 19th century, the BHALERAO surname continued to be associated with individuals from influential families and those who held positions of authority. One such individual was Khanderao Bhalerao, a prominent landowner and agriculturist who lived in the state of Maharashtra during the late 19th century.

The surname BHALERAO has also been linked to several literary figures and scholars throughout history. One prominent example is Vishnu Ganesh Bhalerao, a renowned Marathi poet and writer who lived from 1865 to 1926. His literary works contributed significantly to the development of Marathi literature and poetry.

While the BHALERAO surname has its roots in Maharashtra, individuals bearing this name can now be found across various parts of India, as well as in the Indian diaspora around the world. However, it remains closely associated with the cultural and historical heritage of the Marathi people and the Maratha Empire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhalerao

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

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

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