2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Biradar
A surname indicating kinship or brotherhood, especially among certain Hindu communities.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 250 Americans carry the last name Biradar. That puts it at #90,848 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,371,017 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Biradar 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
250
1 in 1,371,017
Census rank
#90,848
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
218
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 218 bearers of the surname Biradar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 90848th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Biradar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.9%. The next largest groups are White (3.2%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Biradar
The surname "BIRADAR" originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the southern states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is derived from the Kannada and Telugu words "Biradaru" or "Biradavaru," which means "brothers" or "companions."
This surname is commonly found among the Lingayat community, a Hindu sect that emerged in the 12th century under the leadership of the philosopher and social reformer Basavanna. The Lingayats believed in the principles of equality, rejecting the caste system and advocating for a more egalitarian society.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname "BIRADAR" can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries. Ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled over much of southern India from the 14th to the 17th centuries, mention individuals bearing this surname.
One of the notable historical figures with the surname "BIRADAR" was Mallikarjuna Biradar, a 16th-century poet and scholar from the Kannada literary tradition. He is renowned for his works such as "Shiva-Tatva-Chintamani" and "Mantra-Ratnakara," which explored philosophical and spiritual themes.
Another prominent individual was Kenchamma Biradar, a 17th-century queen and ruler of the Kadamba dynasty in the present-day state of Karnataka. She is known for her patronage of arts, literature, and architecture, as well as her efforts in promoting social reforms.
In the 19th century, Shivaram Karanth Biradar, a renowned scholar and writer, made significant contributions to the Kannada language and literature. His works include "Ramayana Kalpa Vruksha," a retelling of the epic Ramayana, and "Shiva-Bhakti-Saara," a devotional text.
The surname "BIRADAR" has also been associated with several place names in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. For example, Biradar Halli, Biradar Katte, and Biradar Pura are villages and towns where the name has its roots.
Throughout history, the surname "BIRADAR" has been a symbol of the Lingayat community's commitment to social equality and their contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, and governance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Biradar
Among Census respondents with the surname Biradar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.9%. The next largest groups are White (3.2%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Biradar 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 Biradar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.9% · 209
- White3.2% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Biradar
Biradar 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
#90,848
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 218
+111 bearers (+103.7%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 61,780 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #90,848 | 218 | 0.07 | +111 bearers (+103.7%) | Up 61,780 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 Biradar 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 | #152,628 | #90,848 | 40.5% |
| Count | 107 | 218 | 103.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.07 | 82.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Biradar bearers went from 107 to 218 (+103.7% change). The surname moved up 61,780 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #90,848.
FAQ
Biradar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Biradar?
Name Census estimates that about 250 living Americans carry the surname Biradar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,371,017 residents.
How common is Biradar?
Biradar ranks #90,848 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 218 people with the surname Biradar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (250), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Biradar.
Has Biradar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Biradar went from 107 recorded bearers to 218. That is an increase of 111 (+103.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #90,848.
What does the Census say about the background of Biradar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Biradar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.9%. The next largest groups are White (3.2%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Biradar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.9% (209 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Biradar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (95.9%), White (3.2%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Biradar (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 Biradar mean?
A surname indicating kinship or brotherhood, especially among certain Hindu communities. 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 Biradar (0.07 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 are called Biradar?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Biradar at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.