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

Bholat, 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 Bholat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bholat in America

Bholat is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bholat surname appeared 175 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 Bholat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bholat 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 Bholat

The surname "BHOLAT" is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, which was widely used in ancient India.

One possible derivation of the name "BHOLAT" is from the Sanskrit word "bhola," which means "simple" or "innocent." This suggests that the surname may have been given to individuals who were perceived as having a pure or guileless nature.

Another theory suggests that "BHOLAT" is a variation of the Sanskrit word "bholanath," which translates to "Lord of the Innocent." This could indicate that the name was originally associated with a spiritual or religious figure revered for their simplicity and purity.

Historical records from the medieval period in India, such as the Ain-i-Akbari (a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar), mention individuals with the surname "BHOLAT." This suggests that the name has a long-standing presence in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BHOLAT" can be found in the writings of the 13th-century Persian poet and scholar, Amir Khusrow. In his works, he mentions a prominent figure named Bholat Khan, who was a military commander during the Delhi Sultanate.

In the 16th century, there was a notable poet and scholar named Bholat Rai, who was known for his contributions to the literary and cultural scene of the Mughal Empire. His works, which were written in various languages including Persian and Sanskrit, are still studied and celebrated today.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure named Bholat Singh was a prominent military leader and served as the governor of the Lahore region under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

In the 18th century, there was a renowned musician and composer named Bholat Prasad, who was celebrated for his contributions to the classical music tradition of India, particularly in the Hindustani classical genre.

Another notable individual with the surname "BHOLAT" was Bholat Devi, a influential social reformer and activist from the 19th century. She was a pioneering figure in the movement for women's education and empowerment in northern India.

While the surname "BHOLAT" has its origins in India, it is also found in various other parts of the world today, likely due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bholat

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

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

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