2010
#121,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Bissoondial
A surname deriving from the Indian word 'bisundial' meaning twentieth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Bissoondial. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bissoondial 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Bissoondial in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bissoondial, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 42.5%. The next largest groups are Black (15.8%) and White (12.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bissoondial
Among Census respondents with the surname Bissoondial, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 42.5%. The next largest groups are Black (15.8%) and White (12.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Bissoondial 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 Bissoondial surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander42.5% · 51
- Black or African American15.8% · 19
- White12.5% · 15
- Two or more races11.7% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native9.2% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bissoondial
Bissoondial 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
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-22 bearers (-15.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,459 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #121,590 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-15.5%) | Down 20,459 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 Bissoondial 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 | #121,590 | #142,049 | -16.8% |
| Count | 142 | 120 | -15.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bissoondial bearers went from 142 to 120 (-15.5% change). The surname moved down 20,459 positions in the national ranking, going from #121,590 to #142,049.
FAQ
Bissoondial surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bissoondial?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Bissoondial. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Bissoondial?
Bissoondial ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 120 people with the surname Bissoondial. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Bissoondial.
Has Bissoondial become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bissoondial went from 142 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 22 (-15.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #121,590 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Bissoondial?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bissoondial, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 42.5%. The next largest groups are Black (15.8%) and White (12.5%). 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 Bissoondial in the 2020 Census, accounting for 42.5% (51 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bissoondial appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (42.5%), Black (15.8%), White (12.5%). 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 Bissoondial (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 Bissoondial mean?
A surname deriving from the Indian word 'bisundial' meaning twentieth. 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 Bissoondial (0.04 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 have the last name Bissoondial?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Bissoondial at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.