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

Bhalodia, 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 Bhalodia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhalodia in America

Bhalodia is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhalodia surname appeared 151 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 Bhalodia.

The history of the last name Bhalodia

The surname Bhalodia is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhal," which means "forehead" or "head," and the word "odiar," which refers to a type of land or territory. The name is predominantly found among the Patidar community, a dominant agricultural caste in Gujarat.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bhalodia can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 15th or 16th century. During this time, many surnames were derived from occupations, personal characteristics, or geographical locations. The name Bhalodia is believed to have originated as a toponym, referring to a specific region or village where the family may have resided or held land.

In the historical records of the Mughal Empire, there are references to individuals bearing the surname Bhalodia. One notable example is Shri Bhalodia, a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the region of Saurashtra during the 17th century. He is mentioned in several local chronicles and administrative records for his contributions to the development of the area.

Another prominent individual with the surname Bhalodia was Ranchhodji Bhalodia, a renowned warrior and military leader who served under the Maratha empire in the 18th century. He played a significant role in the battles against the Mughal forces and is celebrated for his bravery and strategic prowess.

In the 19th century, the Bhalodia family held significant influence and land holdings in the region of Kheda, Gujarat. Keshavlal Bhalodia, a prominent landlord and philanthropist, established several educational institutions and charitable trusts that benefited the local communities.

Acharya Vinoba Bhave, a renowned Indian spiritual leader and advocate of the Bhoodan (Land Gift) movement, had close ties with the Bhalodia family during his nationwide padyatra (foot march) in the 1950s. He received substantial support and land donations from the Bhalodia community, which helped further his cause of land redistribution and rural development.

The name Bhalodia has also been associated with various place names in Gujarat, such as Bhalodiya village in the Kheda district, which may have derived its name from the surname itself or vice versa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhalodia

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

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

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