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

Bhaskar, 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 Bhaskar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhaskar in America

Bhaskar is the 41579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhaskar surname appeared 523 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 Bhaskar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhaskar 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 Bhaskar

The surname Bhaskar is of Indian origin, specifically from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent during the ancient period, possibly as early as the 5th century BCE.

The name Bhaskar is derived from the Sanskrit words "bha" meaning "light" and "kara" meaning "maker" or "creator". Together, the name translates to "the one who creates or brings forth light". This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in spiritual or intellectual pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Bhaskar can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata. These texts mention various individuals with the name Bhaskar, often in connection with their roles as scholars, teachers, or sages.

In the 7th century CE, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Bhaskaracharya, also known as Bhaskara II, made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He wrote several influential works, including the "Lilavati" and the "Bijaganita", which helped advance the understanding of algebra and arithmetic.

During the medieval period, the name Bhaskar also appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly those related to the Indian subcontinent. For example, in the 12th century, a scholar named Bhaskaracharya wrote a commentary on the ancient Indian medical text, the Charaka Samhita.

Another notable figure with the surname Bhaskar was Kamadeva Bhaskar, a 17th-century Indian poet and Sanskrit scholar from the Vijayanagara Empire. He authored several works, including the "Kavikalpalata", a treatise on poetics.

In more recent times, Bhaskar Rao Nayudu (1886-1967) was an Indian cricketer who played for the Hindus and Ranji Trophy teams during the early 20th century. He was also a prominent voice in the Indian independence movement.

Bhaskar Chandavarkar (1892-1962) was an Indian lawyer, jurist, and one of the founders of the Sindhi literary movement in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in promoting the Sindhi language and literature.

The Bhaskar surname continues to be prominent in various regions of India, particularly in areas with historical connections to Sanskrit language and culture. While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient times, it has endured and evolved over the centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhaskar

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

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

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