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

Bhushan, 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 Bhushan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhushan in America

Bhushan is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhushan surname appeared 320 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 Bhushan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhushan 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 Bhushan

The surname Bhushan has its origins in India, tracing back to the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "bhushan," which means "ornament" or "decoration." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a jeweler, goldsmith, or someone involved in the trade of precious stones and metals.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Bhushan can be found in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions from various parts of the Indian subcontinent. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in regions such as Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. In some historical records, the name was also spelled as "Bhoosan" or "Bhooshan," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Bhushan was Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhushan, a renowned scholar and author who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his extensive contributions to Sanskrit literature and his work on the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures. Another prominent individual was Raja Ratan Singh Bhushan, a Rajput ruler who governed the princely state of Raigarh in central India during the 17th century.

In the realm of literature, Shri Krishan Kant Bhushan was a celebrated Hindi writer and poet who lived from 1887 to 1967. His works, including novels, short stories, and poetry, played a significant role in shaping modern Hindi literature. Kashi Nath Bhushan, born in 1908, was a prominent freedom fighter and politician who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.

The surname Bhushan can also be found in historical records related to trade and commerce. Merchants and traders bearing this name were known to have established trade routes and business networks across various regions of India, dealing in valuable goods such as textiles, spices, and gemstones. Some of these individuals may have been influential in shaping the economic landscape of their respective regions during their times.

While the surname Bhushan has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical significance and cultural associations of the name remain deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent, reflecting its rich linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhushan

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

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

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