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

Bisnath, 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 Bisnath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bisnath in America

Bisnath is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bisnath surname appeared 101 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 Bisnath.

The history of the last name Bisnath

The surname BISNATH is believed to have originated in India, particularly in the northern regions. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Vishnu" and "Nath," meaning "Lord Vishnu." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those devoted to or followers of the Hindu deity Vishnu.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century in the Mughal Empire, where it appears in some historical records and texts from that era. It is likely that the name was borne by individuals from the Brahmin caste or those affiliated with Hindu religious institutions or teachings.

During the British colonial period in India, the name BISNATH can be found in various administrative and census records. Notable individuals with this surname include Pandit Bisnath Tiwari (1786-1853), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from the city of Varanasi, who made significant contributions to the study of Hindu scriptures and literature.

Another prominent figure was Bisnath Sahay (1870-1948), a lawyer and politician from Bihar who played an active role in the Indian independence movement and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.

In the 20th century, Bisnath Prasad Mishra (1904-1991), a renowned Hindi poet and writer, gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the Hindi literary scene. His poetry collections, such as "Prem Pallav" and "Saket," are widely acclaimed.

It is worth noting that the name BISNATH has also been found in some historical records and manuscripts from Nepal, where it may have been adopted or derived from the Indian regions due to cultural and religious ties.

Bisnath Uprety (1912-1997), a Nepali scholar and writer, was a prominent figure who helped preserve and promote Nepali literature and culture. His literary works, including novels and short stories, have had a lasting impact on Nepali literature.

While the surname BISNATH is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent, it has also been carried by individuals of Indian descent who have migrated to other parts of the world, such as the Caribbean, Africa, and various Western countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bisnath

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

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

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