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

Bhuta, 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 Bhuta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhuta in America

Bhuta is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhuta surname appeared 169 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 Bhuta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhuta 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 Bhuta

The surname "BHUTA" is of Indian origin, with its roots traced back to the Sanskrit language. It first appeared in historical records around the 11th century CE in the region of present-day Maharashtra and Karnataka.

The name "BHUTA" is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhūta," which means "spirit" or "ghost." It is believed to have initially been used as a descriptive surname for individuals who were thought to possess supernatural powers or were associated with spiritual practices.

One of the earliest known references to the name "BHUTA" can be found in the Kannada literary work "Vaddaradhane," written by the poet Ranna in the 10th century CE. The work mentions a character named "Bhutanatha," which translates to "Lord of Spirits."

In the 13th century, the name "BHUTA" appeared in the inscriptions of the Yadava dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Maharashtra and Karnataka. One notable individual from this period was Bhillama Bhuta, a military commander who served under King Ramachandra Yadava (r. 1271-1311 CE).

During the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname "BHUTA" was Govind Bhuta, a Marathi poet and scholar who lived in the court of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate. His works, including the "Govind Pradip," were influential in the development of Marathi literature.

Another historical figure was Hari Bhuta, a 17th-century Sanskrit scholar and author from the Deccan region. He wrote several works on grammar, philosophy, and astrology, including the "Haribhutiya Laghuvritti," a commentary on the famous Sanskrit text "Siddhanta Kaumudi."

In the 18th century, the name "BHUTA" was associated with the Maratha Empire, with several individuals holding important positions in the military and administration. One such person was Malhar Rao Bhuta, a prominent military commander who served under the Peshwa rulers.

The surname "BHUTA" has also been linked to certain place names in Maharashtra and Karnataka, such as Bhutawadi, a village in the Satara district of Maharashtra, and Bhutanagar, a locality in the city of Mysore, Karnataka.

Overall, the surname "BHUTA" has a rich historical heritage, deeply rooted in the cultural and literary traditions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhuta

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

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

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