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

Bharucha, 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 Bharucha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bharucha in America

Bharucha is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bharucha surname appeared 322 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 Bharucha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bharucha 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 Bharucha

The surname Bharucha has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the state of Gujarat, where it is believed to have first emerged during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Bharu," which means "a weight or load," suggesting that the ancestors of those bearing this surname may have been involved in trades related to weighing or carrying goods.

One of the earliest known references to the Bharucha surname dates back to the 14th century, when it was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the administrative records of the Gujarat Sultanate. This document listed several individuals with this surname, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the following centuries, the Bharucha name continued to appear in various historical records, including land ownership documents and trade registers. Many Bharuchas were involved in the thriving textile and spice trades that flourished in Gujarat during the Mughal era, contributing to the region's prosperity.

A notable figure bearing this surname was Mohandas Karamchand Bharucha (1856-1938), a prominent lawyer and jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 1919 to 1923. His legacy as a respected legal scholar and advocate for judicial reform has left a lasting impact on India's legal system.

Another influential Bharucha was Farid Bharucha (1924-2019), a renowned Indian architect and urban planner. He played a crucial role in shaping the modern cityscape of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) through his innovative designs and sustainable urban planning strategies.

In the realm of performing arts, Dolly Bharucha (born 1939) is a celebrated Indian theatre director and academic. She has made significant contributions to the development of contemporary Indian theatre and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1995.

The name Bharucha has also been associated with places of historical significance. For instance, the Bharucha Baug, a historic residential area in Mumbai, was named after a prominent Bharucha family that once owned a significant portion of the land in that locality.

While the Bharucha surname is primarily concentrated in India, particularly in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, it has also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Regardless of their geographical location, the name continues to carry the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of its Indian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bharucha

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

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

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