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

Budda, 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 Budda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Budda in America

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

The Budda 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 Budda.

The history of the last name Budda

The surname Budda originated in the Indian subcontinent, with roots tracing back to ancient Sanskrit words. It is believed to have derived from the word 'buddha,' meaning 'enlightened one' or 'awakened.' This name was closely associated with the revered spiritual leader and founder of Buddhism, Gautama Buddha, who lived in the 5th century BCE.

The earliest recorded instances of the Budda surname can be found in ancient Hindu and Buddhist texts, where it was often used to refer to individuals who had achieved a state of enlightenment or spiritual awakening. These texts provide insights into the cultural and religious significance of this name during that era.

In the 12th century, the Budda surname appeared in several manuscripts and records from the Indian subcontinent. One notable example is the Rajatarangini, a historical chronicle written by the Kashmiri scholar Kalhana, which mentions a ruler named Budda Deva who reigned over the Kashmir region during the 8th century CE.

As trade and migration patterns evolved, the Budda surname spread to other parts of Asia and beyond. In the 15th century, a Buddhist monk named Budda Shonin played a significant role in spreading Buddhism to Japan and establishing several temples there.

During the 17th century, the Budda surname was documented in various records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent at that time. One notable figure was Budda Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the Budda surname was Budda Anand, a social reformer and advocate for women's education in India. He founded the Arya Nari Samaj, an organization dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women.

Another notable individual was Budda Sahib, a spiritual leader and mystic who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Punjab, India. He gained a significant following and was revered for his teachings and insights into spirituality.

While the Budda surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since been embraced by individuals of various backgrounds and cultures around the world, reflecting the global reach and influence of Buddhism and its teachings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Budda

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

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

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