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

Bhatti, 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 Bhatti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhatti in America

Bhatti is the 8430th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhatti surname appeared 3,919 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bhatti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhatti 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 Bhatti

The surname Bhatti originated from the region of Punjab, a historical province straddling the modern-day border between India and Pakistan. It can be traced back to the Bhatti Rajput clan, a prominent ruling dynasty that held sway over parts of present-day Rajasthan and Punjab from the 7th to the 12th century CE.

The name Bhatti is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhatta," which means "learned" or "scholar." This suggests that the clan's ancestors may have been scholars, priests, or intellectuals of some repute. The Bhatti Rajputs were known for their valor, and their name is associated with numerous tales of bravery and conquest in ancient Indian texts and ballads.

One of the earliest mentions of the Bhatti clan can be found in the Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem composed in the 12th century CE, which recounts the exploits of the legendary Rajput ruler Prithviraj Chauhan. The poem refers to the Bhatti Rajputs as allies of Prithviraj Chauhan during his battles against the invading armies of Muhammad of Ghor.

The Bhatti surname is also closely linked to the town of Bhattiana (or Bhatinda), a historic city in the Malwa region of Punjab. This town is believed to have been founded by the Bhatti Rajputs and served as their capital for many years. The name Bhattiana itself is a testament to the clan's influence in the region.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the Bhatti surname, Rao Bhar Mal Bhatti (1537-1583) stands out. He was a powerful Rajput chieftain who ruled over parts of present-day Haryana and Rajasthan. His exploits are chronicled in various folk tales and ballads, and he is remembered for his resistance against the Mughal Empire.

Another prominent Bhatti was Rao Gopal Singh Bhatti (1812-1893), a renowned soldier and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the princely state of Patiala in the mid-19th century. He played a crucial role in modernizing the state's administration and is credited with introducing several reforms.

In more recent times, Sardar Khushwant Singh Bhatti (1915-2014) was a distinguished Punjabi writer and journalist who received numerous accolades, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.

The Bhatti surname has also been associated with notable figures in the realm of sports, such as Harvinder Singh Bhatti (born 1950), a former Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Punjab and represented India in the 1970s.

While the Bhatti surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Punjab region and the Rajput traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhatti

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

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

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