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

Bisht, 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 Bisht surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bisht in America

Bisht is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bisht surname appeared 230 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 Bisht.

The history of the last name Bisht

The surname BISHT is believed to have originated in India, particularly in the northern regions of the country, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "bisht," which means a long, loose cloak or robe worn by men in Central and Southwest Asia.

In the historical context, the name BISHT may have been associated with individuals who either wore or produced such cloaks or robes. It could have been an occupational surname given to weavers, tailors, or merchants involved in the trade of these garments.

One of the earliest mentions of the name BISHT can be found in the Persian chronicles and records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. However, the exact origins and the first recorded instances of the name remain unclear.

Over the centuries, the surname BISHT has been spelled in various ways, including Bisht, Bishta, and Bishtee, reflecting the regional variations and adaptations in pronunciation and transliteration from Persian to local Indian languages.

Notable individuals with the surname BISHT include:

1. Maharaj Bisht, a renowned Indian poet and writer from the 18th century, known for his works in the Braj Bhasha dialect of Hindi.
2. Gyan Chand Bisht, an Indian freedom fighter and politician from Uttarakhand, who played a significant role in the state's formation (1887-1948).
3. Narayan Datt Bisht, an Indian mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of number theory (1903-1976).
4. Shekhar Bisht, an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, who served as a member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.
5. Lakshmi Bisht, an Indian actress and model known for her work in Bollywood and television shows.

While the surname BISHT has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the cultural diversity and historical migrations within the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bisht

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

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

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