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

Bhutta, 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 Bhutta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhutta in America

Bhutta is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhutta surname appeared 311 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 Bhutta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhutta 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 Bhutta

The surname Bhutta is believed to have its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region now known as Pakistan. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "bhutta," which means "rice" or "rice plant." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of rice.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bhutta can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals with the name Bhutta who held positions in the Mughal administration.

During the medieval period, the name Bhutta was prevalent among landowners and farmers in the Punjab region of present-day Pakistan and India. Some historical records from this time also mention individuals with the name Bhutta serving as soldiers or administrators in various kingdoms and empires.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Bhutta was Mian Ghulam Bhutta (1725-1795), a prominent landowner and local chieftain in the Gujranwala region of Punjab. He played a significant role in the resistance against the Durrani Empire's invasion of the region.

Another historical figure with the name Bhutta was Maulana Muhammad Bhutta (1856-1925), a renowned Islamic scholar and writer from the Punjab region. He authored several books on Islamic jurisprudence and was known for his efforts in promoting education and social reforms.

In the early 20th century, Mian Bashir Ahmad Bhutta (1879-1961) was a prominent politician and lawyer from Punjab. He served as a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council and played a crucial role in the Muslim League's struggle for the creation of Pakistan.

It is important to note that while the surname Bhutta is predominantly found in Pakistan and among individuals of Pakistani descent, it may also be present in other regions of South Asia due to migration and historical connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhutta

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

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

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