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

Bishun, 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 Bishun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bishun in America

Bishun is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bishun surname appeared 113 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 Bishun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bishun 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 Bishun

The surname BISHUN has its origins in India, tracing back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "vishnu," which refers to the Hindu god Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been devotees or followers of the Vaishnavite tradition within Hinduism.

During the Mughal era in India, the BISHUN surname was prevalent in the northern regions, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It is believed that some of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in local tax records and land registries from that period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the BISHUN surname was Bishun Das, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. His works, which were written in the Braj Bhasha dialect, have been widely studied and celebrated for their literary merits.

In the 18th century, there are records of a prominent Bishun Singh, who served as a military commander in the army of the Maratha Empire. He played a significant role in various battles against the Mughals and is remembered for his bravery and strategic prowess.

Another notable figure from history was Bishun Prasad, a social reformer and educationist who lived in the late 19th century. He dedicated his life to promoting education and advocating for the rights of the underprivileged sections of society.

During the British colonial era, the BISHUN surname was also found among the Indian diaspora in various parts of the world, including the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia, as many individuals migrated for employment or trade opportunities.

In the 20th century, Bishun Narain Singh, a politician and freedom fighter from Bihar, made significant contributions to India's independence movement. He was actively involved in the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Civil Disobedience Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

While the BISHUN surname is predominantly associated with the Hindu community in India, it has also been adopted by individuals from other religious backgrounds, such as Sikhs and Muslims, due to cultural assimilation and intermarriage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bishun

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

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

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