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

Bhujel, 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 Bhujel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhujel in America

Bhujel is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhujel surname appeared 228 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 Bhujel.

The history of the last name Bhujel

The surname Bhujel is of Nepalese origin, traced back to the Kirati ethnic group indigenous to the eastern regions of Nepal. The name likely derives from the Kirati word "bhoj," meaning "to share" or "to distribute," indicating that the ancestors bearing this surname may have been involved in communal activities or held positions of authority within their local communities.

The earliest recorded instances of the Bhujel surname can be found in ancient Nepalese manuscripts and inscriptions dating back to the 8th century AD. These historical documents mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Bhojel and Bhojil, suggesting its evolution over time.

During the Malla dynasty, which ruled parts of Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century, the Bhujel name appeared in several royal records and chronicles. Notably, Bhujel Magar, a renowned military commander, is documented as leading the Nepalese army to victory against the Mughal forces in the 17th century.

In the late 18th century, the unification of Nepal under the Gorkha Kingdom brought the Bhujel community into prominence. Amar Singh Thapa Bhujel, born in 1776, was a distinguished military leader and served as the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1806 to 1837.

Another notable figure was Bhakti Bhujel, a 19th-century poet and literary figure whose works celebrated Nepalese culture and traditions. His poetry collection, "Bhakti Geet," published in 1885, is considered a significant contribution to the country's literary heritage.

In the early 20th century, Dharma Bhujel, born in 1910, was a prominent educator and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and the abolition of the caste system in Nepal.

The Bhujel surname is also associated with several geographical locations within Nepal, including the Bhujel Village in Khotang District and the Bhujel Tole area in Kathmandu Valley, indicating the surname's deep roots in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhujel

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

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

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