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

Bhatta, 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 Bhatta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhatta in America

Bhatta is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhatta surname appeared 268 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 Bhatta.

The history of the last name Bhatta

The surname BHATTA has its origins in India, with records dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhatta," which means "learned" or "scholar." The name was initially used as a title bestowed upon individuals who had achieved mastery in various fields, such as philosophy, literature, or religious studies.

During the medieval period, the BHATTA surname was predominantly found in the northern and western regions of India, particularly in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. It was closely associated with the Brahmin community, known for their intellectual pursuits and scholarly traditions.

One of the earliest references to the BHATTA surname can be found in the Rajput inscriptions of the 7th century CE. The inscriptions mention individuals bearing the title "Bhatta," indicating their scholarly expertise and erudition.

In the 11th century, the renowned mathematician and astronomer Bhaskaracharya, also known as Bhatta Bhaskaracharya (1114–1185 CE), left a lasting impact on the field of mathematics with his seminal work, "Siddhanta Shiromani." His treatise on algebra, "Lilavati," is still widely studied and admired.

Another notable figure with the BHATTA surname was Kavi Bhatta, a renowned Sanskrit poet who lived in the 17th century. He authored several poetic compositions, including the "Raghavapandaviyam," an epic that blends the stories of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

During the 18th century, Maharaja Savai Jai Singh II of Jaipur (1688–1743 CE), a prominent ruler and astronomer, employed a team of scholars known as the "Navaratnas" (Nine Gems), which included the esteemed Bhatta Narayana (1703–1765 CE), a renowned astrologer and mathematician.

In more recent times, the BHATTA surname has been associated with various eminent individuals, such as Jayant Vishnu Bhatta (1877–1944), a renowned Marathi litterateur and scholar, and Narayan Vaman Bhatta (1859–1928), a celebrated Marathi poet and playwright.

While the BHATTA surname originated as a title bestowed upon learned individuals, it eventually became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. It continues to hold cultural significance and is widely recognized as a mark of scholarly lineage and intellectual heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhatta

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

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 Bhatta 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.

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

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