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

Bhasin, 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 Bhasin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhasin in America

Bhasin is the 25701st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhasin surname appeared 959 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 Bhasin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhasin 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 Bhasin

The surname Bhasin has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhasha," which means language or dialect. The name is associated with members of the Brahmin caste, who were traditionally scholars and teachers of languages and literature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bhasin can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used to refer to individuals who were proficient in various languages and dialects. These individuals were often revered as learned scholars and played a crucial role in the preservation and dissemination of knowledge.

During the medieval period, the Bhasin name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly in regions like Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Pandit Shri Ram Bhasin (1858-1936), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author from Punjab, and Swami Dayanand Saraswati Bhasin (1824-1883), a influential Hindu religious leader and social reformer.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several Bhasin families migrated to different parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Africa, carrying their surname with them. One prominent figure from this era was Sir Ganga Ram Bhasin (1851-1927), a renowned engineer and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of Lahore, Pakistan.

Another notable individual with the Bhasin surname was Pandit Ravi Shankar Bhasin (1920-2012), a legendary Indian musician and composer who played a pivotal role in popularizing Indian classical music globally. His contributions to music earned him numerous accolades, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

More recently, Vijay Bhasin (born 1954) has gained recognition as a successful Indian-American businessman and entrepreneur. He co-founded and served as the CEO of ClickCommerce, a pioneering e-commerce software company.

The Bhasin surname continues to be prevalent in various parts of India, Pakistan, and among the Indian diaspora worldwide, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and linguistic significance rooted in the ancient traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhasin

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

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

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