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

Bissoondial, 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 Bissoondial surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bissoondial in America

Bissoondial is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bissoondial surname appeared 142 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 Bissoondial.

The history of the last name Bissoondial

The surname Bissoondial is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern region of the subcontinent. It likely emerged in the 15th or 16th century during the Mughal Empire era. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "bisva" meaning "world" or "universe" and "indu" meaning "moon" or "bright". It is believed to have been a title or honorific bestowed upon esteemed individuals for their wisdom, knowledge, or achievements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bissoondial can be found in the chronicles of the Mughal court, where a scholar and astronomer by that name was mentioned as a prominent figure during the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556-1605). Unfortunately, specific details about this individual are scarce.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Bissoondial Singh was a military commander and chieftain in the royal court of the Maratha Empire. He played a significant role in the expansion of the empire under the leadership of Peshwa Baji Rao I (1700-1740).

During the British colonial period in India, the name Bissoondial appears in several administrative records and land registry documents, particularly in the northern regions of present-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. One such individual was Bissoondial Mukherjee, a landowner and philanthropist born in 1795 in the city of Varanasi.

In the 19th century, a prominent literary figure named Bissoondial Narayan Dutt (1825-1873) gained recognition for his contributions to Bengali literature and poetry. He was a member of the prestigious Brahmo Samaj movement and worked towards social reform and the advancement of women's education.

Another notable bearer of the name was Bissoondial Mitra (1862-1932), a renowned lawyer and judge in the British Indian legal system. He served as a judge in the Calcutta High Court and was widely respected for his legal acumen and integrity.

While the surname Bissoondial has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the earliest records and historical references can be traced back to the northern regions of India, where the name originated and gained prominence over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bissoondial

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

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

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