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

Bilimoria, 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 Bilimoria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bilimoria in America

Bilimoria is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bilimoria surname appeared 127 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 Bilimoria.

The history of the last name Bilimoria

The surname Bilimoria is of Parsi-Indian origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century when the Parsi community fled persecution in Persia (modern-day Iran) and sought refuge in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Gujarati language and is believed to be an occupational surname, indicating a connection to the trade or profession of selling betel leaves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bilimoria surname can be found in the 17th century, when a Parsi merchant named Framji Bilimoria is mentioned in historical records from the city of Surat, Gujarat. This suggests that the name had gained prominence within the Parsi community by that time.

During the 19th century, the Bilimoria family played a significant role in the economic and cultural life of Bombay (now Mumbai). Khurshedji Navroji Bilimoria (1823-1898) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who established the Bilimoria Agiary, a fire temple for the Parsi community.

Another notable figure from the Bilimoria family was Homi Framji Bilimoria (1856-1925), a lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 1920 to 1925. He was widely respected for his impartiality and his contributions to the legal system.

In more recent history, Keki Bilimoria (born 1923) was a renowned Indian Navy officer who served as the Chief of Naval Staff from 1976 to 1978. He played a crucial role in bolstering India's maritime defenses during his tenure.

Ratan Bilimoria (born 1961) is a well-known entrepreneur and the founder of Cobra Beer, a popular Indian beer brand that has gained global recognition. He has received numerous awards and honors for his business acumen and contributions to the British-Indian community.

While the Bilimoria surname has its roots in India, it has spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name's rich history and cultural significance remain closely tied to the Parsi community and their journey from Persia to India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bilimoria

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

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

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