2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bipat
A name of Indian origin representing a person from the village or territory of Bipat.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Bipat. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bipat surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Bipat in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bipat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 44.7%. The next largest groups are White (22.8%) and Black (19.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bipat
The surname BIPAT has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, where it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'vipat,' which means 'calamity' or 'misfortune.' This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who had faced significant adversity or hardship in their lives.
The earliest recorded instances of the BIPAT surname can be traced back to various historical texts and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention is found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative manual commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which lists several individuals with this surname serving in various capacities within the imperial court.
In the 17th century, the BIPAT name appeared in several manuscripts and chronicles documenting the lives of prominent individuals from the region. One such figure was Shyam Sundar BIPAT, a renowned scholar and poet who lived from 1628 to 1692. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have been preserved and studied by academics and literary enthusiasts alike.
As the centuries progressed, the BIPAT surname continued to be associated with individuals from various walks of life. In the late 19th century, Ramesh BIPAT, born in 1872, gained recognition as a skilled architect whose designs left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of several cities across the Indian subcontinent.
Another notable individual bearing the BIPAT surname was Arundhati BIPAT, a pioneering feminist and social activist who lived from 1901 to 1983. Her tireless efforts in advocating for women's rights and gender equality were instrumental in shaping the discourse around these issues during her lifetime.
It is worth noting that while the BIPAT surname may have originated in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply intertwined with the rich tapestry of South Asian history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bipat
Among Census respondents with the surname Bipat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 44.7%. The next largest groups are White (22.8%) and Black (19.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Bipat bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bipat surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander44.7% · 51
- White22.8% · 26
- Black or African American19.3% · 22
- Two or more races7.0% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bipat
Bipat appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,852 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 1,852 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bipat surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #146,495 | 1.2% |
| Count | 111 | 114 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bipat bearers went from 111 to 114 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 1,852 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #146,495.
FAQ
Bipat surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bipat?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Bipat. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Bipat?
Bipat ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Bipat. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bipat.
Has Bipat become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bipat went from 111 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Bipat?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bipat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 44.7%. The next largest groups are White (22.8%) and Black (19.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bipat in the 2020 Census, accounting for 44.7% (51 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bipat appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (44.7%), White (22.8%), Black (19.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bipat (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bipat mean?
A name of Indian origin representing a person from the village or territory of Bipat. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bipat (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Bipat?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.