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

Bhuiya, 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 Bhuiya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhuiya in America

Bhuiya is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhuiya surname appeared 119 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 Bhuiya.

The history of the last name Bhuiya

The surname BHUIYA is of Indian origin, specifically from the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, sometime around the 12th or 13th century.

BHUIYA is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bhumi', which means 'land' or 'earth'. It was likely used as a title or designation for landowners or cultivators who owned or worked on agricultural lands. The suffix 'iya' denotes a sense of belonging or association.

Early records of the name can be found in ancient Bengali manuscripts and texts, such as the 'Charyapada', which dates back to the 10th century. The name is also mentioned in various land revenue records and administrative documents from the medieval period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname BHUIYA was Satya Narayana Bhuiya, a prominent Bengali landlord and philanthropist who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of agricultural practices and community welfare initiatives in his region.

Another notable figure was Govinda Bhuiya, a renowned poet and scholar from the 17th century. His literary works, particularly in the realm of devotional poetry, have been widely acclaimed and studied.

In the 18th century, the name BHUIYA gained prominence with the rise of Raja Krishnachandra Bhuiya, a influential zamindar (landlord) and philanthropist who played a significant role in the social and cultural life of Bengal during that period.

During the 19th century, Ramendra Narayan Bhuiya was a respected educationist and social reformer who worked towards promoting education and uplifting the underprivileged sections of society.

The surname BHUIYA has also been associated with various place names, such as Bhuiyapur, Bhuiyanagar, and Bhuiyabari, which are villages and towns located in different parts of Bengal and neighboring regions.

While the surname BHUIYA originated in Bengal, it has since spread to other parts of India and can be found among various communities, particularly those with agricultural or landowning backgrounds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhuiya

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

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

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