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

Bindra, 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 Bindra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bindra in America

Bindra is the 45189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bindra surname appeared 474 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 Bindra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bindra 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 Bindra

The surname Bindra has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of Punjab and Haryana. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name, derived from the Sanskrit word "bindra," which means "a maker of ornaments or jewelry." The Bindra community has a long and distinguished history, with records of their presence dating back to the 16th century.

The earliest known reference to the Bindra surname can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a detailed administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. This historical record mentions the Bindras as skilled artisans and jewelers, renowned for their intricate craftsmanship.

One of the most notable figures in the Bindra lineage was Raja Nahar Singh Bindra, who lived in the 17th century. He was a prominent landowner and chieftain in the region of Hissar, now part of the modern-day state of Haryana. Raja Nahar Singh Bindra's legacy is remembered through the town of Narnaul, which was named after him.

In the 18th century, the Bindra family gained further prominence with the rise of Bhai Lal Singh Bindra (1734-1802), a renowned Sikh warrior and military leader. Bhai Lal Singh played a crucial role in the establishment of the Sikh Empire under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another notable figure from the Bindra family was Sardar Bahadur Gurbachan Singh Bindra (1857-1935), a philanthropist and social reformer. He was instrumental in establishing numerous educational institutions and promoting the welfare of the underprivileged in the Punjab region.

In more recent times, the name Bindra has gained global recognition through the achievements of individuals like Abhinav Bindra (born in 1982), an Indian shooter who won the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games.

While the Bindra surname has its origins in the northern regions of India, it has since spread across the globe, with members of the community making significant contributions in various fields, including business, academia, sports, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bindra

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

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

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