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

Brahma, 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 Brahma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brahma in America

Brahma is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brahma surname appeared 105 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 Brahma.

The history of the last name Brahma

The surname Brahma originated in India, with roots dating back to ancient Hindu scriptures and mythology. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Brahma," which refers to the supreme cosmic creator in Hindu tradition.

In the Hindu pantheon, Brahma is considered the first of the three principal deities, along with Vishnu and Shiva. The name Brahma is associated with the creative force that brought the universe into existence, reflecting the deep spiritual significance attributed to this name in Indian culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brahma can be found in the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures dating back to around 1500-500 BCE. These sacred texts contain numerous references to Brahma, often personifying the divine creative principle.

The Brahma surname has been traditionally associated with the Brahmin caste, the highest caste in the Hindu social hierarchy. Brahmins were considered the custodians of sacred knowledge and played a crucial role in religious ceremonies and rituals.

Notable historical figures bearing the Brahma surname include:

1. Brahma Narahari (1478-1579), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from Maharashtra, India, known for his works on Vedanta philosophy.
2. Brahma Vidyaranya (14th century), a highly influential Hindu philosopher and spiritual preceptor who played a key role in the revival of Advaita Vedanta.
3. Brahma Gupta (598-668 CE), an Indian mathematician and astronomer, renowned for his work on algebraic equations and the concept of zero.
4. Brahma Nand (1833-1891), a prominent Indian social reformer and educationist who advocated for women's rights and education.
5. Brahma Baba (1901-1969), the founder of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, a spiritual movement that promotes the concept of human souls as beings of light.

Over the centuries, the Brahma surname has been associated with various place names and locations across India, reflecting the widespread presence of this name in the subcontinent. Some examples include Brahma Sarovar, a sacred lake in the Himalayas, and Brahma Temple, a famous temple dedicated to the deity Brahma in Rajasthan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brahma

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

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

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