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

Bhula, 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 Bhula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhula in America

Bhula is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhula surname appeared 120 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 Bhula.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhula 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 Bhula

The surname BHULA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 16th centuries.

BHULA is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "bhula," which means "forgotten" or "lost." It is possible that the name was initially given as a descriptive term or a nickname to individuals who were forgetful or had a tendency to lose or misplace items.

The earliest known references to the surname BHULA can be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the region, such as land ownership records, tax records, and local administrative documents. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact time and place of the name's origin due to the scarcity of surviving records from that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname BHULA was Hari Singh Bhula, a renowned warrior and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He played a significant role in several military campaigns and is mentioned in contemporary historical accounts.

Another notable figure was Bishan Singh Bhula, a prominent landlord and farmer from the region of Punjab in the 18th century. Historical records indicate that he owned vast tracts of land and was instrumental in introducing new agricultural techniques to the area.

In the 19th century, Munshi Jairam Bhula gained recognition as a scholar and writer. He authored several works on literature, philosophy, and history, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the 20th century, Sardar Harbans Singh Bhula was a prominent politician and social activist from Punjab. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and later served in various capacities in the government of independent India.

It is worth noting that the surname BHULA has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in the Indian subcontinent. For instance, there are villages and towns named Bhula or variations of the name in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, among others.

While the surname BHULA may have evolved and spread to different regions over time, its roots can be traced back to the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, where it emerged as a descriptive name or nickname during the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhula

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

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

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