2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Budram
A surname of Indian origin derived from the Sanskrit word "buddha" meaning wisdom or enlightenment.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Budram. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Budram 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Budram in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Budram, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.4%. The next largest groups are Black (47.9%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Budram
The surname BUDRAM has its origins in India, and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "budh," meaning "wisdom," and "ram," meaning "to delight in." Thus, the name BUDRAM may have originally been given to individuals who were regarded as wise or learned individuals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BUDRAM can be found in the historical records of the Mughal Empire. A prominent figure named Budram Singh was a Hindu ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur in the 18th century. He is known for his defiance against the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and his successful defense of Bharatpur against the imperial forces.
Another notable bearer of the name BUDRAM was Budram Maharaj, a Hindu spiritual leader who lived in the 19th century. He was a renowned saint and philosopher, and his teachings and writings had a significant influence on the Vaishnava tradition within Hinduism.
In the realm of literature, the name BUDRAM is associated with Budram Hari Saxena, a celebrated Hindi poet and writer from the 20th century. He was born in 1902 in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is known for his contributions to the Chhayavaad literary movement.
The name BUDRAM also has connections to the Indian freedom struggle. Budram Chatterji was an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who participated in the Quit India Movement against British rule. He was born in 1898 and spent several years in prison for his involvement in the struggle for independence.
Another prominent figure with the surname BUDRAM was Budram Harichandan, a renowned Indian classical vocalist and composer. He was born in 1877 and is considered one of the pioneers of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music.
While the surname BUDRAM is primarily associated with India, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and references mentioned above highlight the name's deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and its connections to various spheres of life, including royalty, spirituality, literature, and the independence movement.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Budram
Among Census respondents with the surname Budram, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.4%. The next largest groups are Black (47.9%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Budram 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 Budram surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander50.4% · 59
- Black or African American47.9% · 56
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Budram
Budram 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
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+6 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,077 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.4%) | Up 4,077 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 Budram 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 | #148,347 | #144,270 | 2.7% |
| Count | 111 | 117 | 5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Budram bearers went from 111 to 117 (+5.4% change). The surname moved up 4,077 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #144,270.
FAQ
Budram surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Budram?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Budram. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Budram?
Budram ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Budram. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Budram.
Has Budram become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Budram went from 111 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 6 (+5.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Budram?
Among Census respondents with the surname Budram, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.4%. The next largest groups are Black (47.9%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Budram in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.4% (59 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Budram appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (50.4%), Black (47.9%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Budram (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 Budram mean?
A surname of Indian origin derived from the Sanskrit word "buddha" meaning wisdom or enlightenment. 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 Budram (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 common is the surname Budram?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Budram, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.