2010
#108,734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 163
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Bharti
A surname likely derived from the Hindi word "bhartiya" meaning Indian or of Indian origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 406 Americans carry the last name Bharti. That puts it at #61,280 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 844,223 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bharti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Bharti with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
406
1 in 844,223
Census rank
#61,280
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
354
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 354 bearers of the surname Bharti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 61280th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bharti, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.5%. The next largest groups are White (3.7%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bharti
The surname Bharti has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, tracing back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "Bharat," which refers to the ancient name for the Indian landmass. This name has been found in various historical texts and literary works from the region.
The earliest known reference to the surname Bharti can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, where it was used to denote individuals hailing from the Indian mainland. In the Mahabharata, one of the longest epic poems in the world, there are mentions of characters bearing this surname.
During the medieval period, the surname Bharti gained prominence among certain communities and castes in India. It was often associated with scholars, poets, and intellectuals who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the subcontinent.
One of the most renowned individuals with the surname Bharti was the 16th-century poet and saint, Tulsidas (1532-1623), who composed the iconic Hindu scripture, the Ramcharitmanas. His literary works have had a profound impact on Indian literature and culture.
Another notable figure was Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906), a celebrated Indian painter and artist from the princely state of Travancore (now part of Kerala). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest painters in the history of Indian art and is known for his stunning depictions of Hindu mythological scenes and portraits.
In the 20th century, the surname Bharti gained further recognition with Sumitranandan Pant (1900-1977), a renowned Hindi poet and writer. He is considered one of the pioneers of the Chhayavaad literary movement and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Indian literature.
Another prominent figure was Subhadra Kumari Chauhan (1904-1948), a renowned poet and freedom fighter from the Indian independence movement. Her patriotic compositions, such as "Jhansi Ki Rani," inspired countless Indians during the struggle for freedom.
The surname Bharti has also been associated with several influential politicians and public figures, including Kailash Satyarthi (born 1954), a renowned human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his efforts to combat child labor and promote children's rights.
While the surname Bharti has its origins in India, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its strongest associations remain rooted in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bharti
Among Census respondents with the surname Bharti, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.5%. The next largest groups are White (3.7%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Bharti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bharti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander93.5% · 331
- White3.7% · 13
- Two or more races1.1% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bharti
Bharti appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#61,280
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 354
+191 bearers (+117.2%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Up 47,454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #108,734 | 163 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #61,280 | 354 | 0.12 | +191 bearers (+117.2%) | Up 47,454 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bharti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,734 | #61,280 | 43.6% |
| Count | 163 | 354 | 117.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.12 | 97.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bharti bearers went from 163 to 354 (+117.2% change). The surname moved up 47,454 positions in the national ranking, going from #108,734 to #61,280.
FAQ
Bharti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bharti?
Name Census estimates that about 406 living Americans carry the surname Bharti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 844,223 residents.
How common is Bharti?
Bharti ranks #61,280 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 354 people with the surname Bharti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (406), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.12 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.12 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bharti.
Has Bharti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bharti went from 163 recorded bearers to 354. That is an increase of 191 (+117.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #108,734 to #61,280.
What does the Census say about the background of Bharti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bharti, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.5%. The next largest groups are White (3.7%) and Two or More Races (1.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bharti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (331 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bharti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (93.5%), White (3.7%), Two or More Races (1.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bharti (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bharti mean?
A surname likely derived from the Hindi word "bhartiya" meaning Indian or of Indian origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bharti (0.12 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Bharti?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.