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

Bindi, 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 Bindi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bindi in America

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

The Bindi 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 Bindi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bindi 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 Bindi

The surname BINDI has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, derived from the Sanskrit word "bindu" which means "a drop" or "a dot." It is believed to have originated as a surname during the medieval period, possibly used as a descriptive name for individuals with a distinctive mark or dot on their forehead, a common practice in certain Hindu traditions.

BINDI is commonly found among Hindu communities, particularly in the northern and central regions of India. The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions, where it was often used to refer to individuals associated with spiritual or religious practices.

In the 16th century, the BINDI surname appeared in the Ain-i-Akbari, a detailed administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which recorded the names and occupations of individuals across the empire. This suggests that the name was well-established and widely recognized during the Mughal era.

One notable individual with the BINDI surname was Shri Nathuram Bindi, a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. He is known for his contributions to the study of the Vedas and his interpretations of ancient Hindu texts.

During the 18th century, the BINDI surname gained prominence in the princely state of Jaipur, where several members of the royal family bore the name. One such individual was Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II Bindi, a prominent ruler and patron of astronomy, who established the city of Jaipur and built the famous Jantar Mantar observatory.

In the 19th century, the BINDI surname was also found among notable figures in the field of literature and arts. Harishchandra Bindi, a celebrated Marathi playwright and poet, was born in 1850 and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Marathi literature.

Another notable figure with the BINDI surname was Umashashi Bindi, a prominent artist and sculptor who lived from 1885 to 1964. She was known for her intricate and detailed depictions of Hindu deities and mythological scenes, and her works are displayed in various museums and galleries across India.

While the BINDI surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance and cultural connections remain strongly tied to the Indian heritage and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bindi

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

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

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