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

Bhosale, 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 Bhosale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhosale in America

Bhosale is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhosale surname appeared 142 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 Bhosale.

The history of the last name Bhosale

The surname "BHOSALE" originated in India, specifically in the western state of Maharashtra. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 13th-14th centuries. The name is derived from the Marathi word "bhosla," which referred to a "person who trims leaves," likely alluding to an occupation or profession.

The Bhosale surname has strong historical ties to the Maratha Empire, a prominent Hindu kingdom that ruled a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent in the 17th and 18th centuries. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Bakhars, a collection of historical records and chronicles written during the Maratha era.

In the 16th century, Maloji Bhosale, a powerful military leader and nobleman, played a crucial role in the early formation of the Maratha Empire. His descendants, including the renowned Shivaji Bhosale (1627-1680), established the Bhosale dynasty and laid the foundation for the Maratha kingdom's expansion.

Another notable figure with the Bhosale surname was Baji Rao I (1700-1740), a legendary Maratha general and statesman who served as the Peshwa (prime minister) of the Maratha Empire. His military campaigns and administrative reforms significantly strengthened the Maratha hold over vast territories across India.

During the 18th century, the Bhosale clan split into two main branches: the Bhosales of Thanjavur and the Bhosales of Satara. Both branches ruled over their respective principalities as feudatories of the Maratha Empire. Prominent rulers from these branches include Shahuji Bhosale (1684-1749) of Thanjavur and Shahu Bhosale (1682-1749) of Satara.

The Bhosale name has also been associated with various places and historical sites in Maharashtra. For instance, the town of Bhosaleswar and the Bhosale Wada (a fortified residence) in Satara district bear the surname's influence.

While the Bhosale surname has its roots in Maharashtra, it has since spread to other parts of India and the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance remains deeply intertwined with the Maratha Empire and the influential Bhosale dynasty that played a pivotal role in shaping the region's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhosale

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

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

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