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

Brahmbhatt, 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 Brahmbhatt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brahmbhatt in America

Brahmbhatt is the 21439th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brahmbhatt surname appeared 1,219 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 Brahmbhatt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brahmbhatt 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 Brahmbhatt

The surname Brahmbhatt originated in India, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have its origins in the northern Indian state of Gujarat, where it was traditionally associated with the Brahmin caste.

The name Brahmbhatt is a compound word derived from the Sanskrit terms "Brahma" and "Bhatt." "Brahma" refers to the Hindu deity of creation, while "Bhatt" is an honorific title used for learned scholars and religious teachers from the Brahmin community.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Brahmbhatt name can be found in the Lekhapaddhati, a 13th-century Sanskrit text on letter-writing. This text includes a reference to a scholar named Brahmbhatt Bhavadeva, suggesting that the name was already in use during that period.

Throughout the medieval and early modern eras, the Brahmbhatt surname was closely linked to the tradition of Vedic scholarship and religious instruction. Many individuals with this name were renowned for their expertise in Hindu scriptures, philosophy, and ritual practices.

One notable figure in this regard was Brahmbhatt Nrisimha, a 16th-century scholar from Gujarat who authored several influential works on Hindu law and rituals. Another prominent Brahmbhatt was Brahmbhatt Govardhan, a 17th-century poet and philosopher who authored the celebrated work "Brahmavidyabhavan."

In the 18th century, the Brahmbhatt name gained further recognition through the contributions of Brahmbhatt Raghunath, a renowned mathematician and astronomer. His treatises on celestial mechanics and calendar calculations were widely studied in academic circles.

Beyond their scholarly pursuits, individuals with the Brahmbhatt surname also played influential roles in various spheres of society. For instance, Brahmbhatt Jayram, a 19th-century figure from Gujarat, was a prominent social reformer who advocated for the education of women and the abolition of restrictive social practices.

Another notable individual was Brahmbhatt Harihar, a 20th-century politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and played a significant role in shaping the country's Constitution after independence.

While the Brahmbhatt name has its roots in Gujarat, over time, it has spread to other parts of India and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated or established themselves in different regions. Today, the surname continues to be associated with a rich legacy of scholarship, intellectual pursuits, and contributions to various aspects of Indian society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brahmbhatt

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

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

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