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

Bharadwaj, 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 Bharadwaj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bharadwaj in America

Bharadwaj is the 37125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bharadwaj surname appeared 601 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 Bharadwaj.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bharadwaj 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 Bharadwaj

The surname Bharadwaj has its origins in India, tracing back to ancient times. It is a Sanskrit name, derived from the words "bhara" meaning burden and "dvij" meaning twice-born. The Bharadwajas were one of the most prominent Brahmin gotras or lineages, believed to have descended from the revered sage Bharadwaja.

This name finds mention in several ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Rigveda and the Mahabharata. The sage Bharadwaja is described as a powerful rishi who composed several hymns and played a significant role in shaping Vedic literature and tradition.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Bharadwaj can be found in ancient inscriptions and historical records dating back to the Gupta Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE. During this period, the Bharadwajas were highly respected for their scholarly pursuits and religious teachings.

Notable individuals with the surname Bharadwaj include Madhava Bharadwaja, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 7th century CE, who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. Another prominent figure was Vidyaranya Bharadwaj, a 14th-century philosopher and spiritual leader who played a crucial role in the Vijayanagara Empire.

In the realm of literature, Narayana Bharadwaj, a 16th-century poet and scholar, gained recognition for his works in Sanskrit and Prakrit languages. The 17th century saw the rise of Haribhadra Bharadwaj, a revered scholar and author who wrote extensively on Jain philosophy and literature.

Tracing the lineage further, the 19th century witnessed the birth of Ramakrishna Bharadwaj, a renowned social reformer and educator who dedicated his life to promoting education and uplifting marginalized communities in India.

Throughout history, the surname Bharadwaj has been associated with scholarly pursuits, religious teachings, and intellectual achievements, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bharadwaj

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

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

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