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

Buland, 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 Buland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buland in America

Buland is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buland surname appeared 134 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 Buland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buland 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 Buland

The surname "BULAND" is believed to have originated in India, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "buland," which means "high" or "lofty." The name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who was tall or held a high social status.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as "Boolund" and "Boolant," reflecting the linguistic variations of the time. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Mughal court records from the reign of Akbar the Great (1556-1605), where a courtier named Buland Khan is mentioned.

During the Mughal era, the Buland family held significant positions in the imperial court and administration. Notably, Mirza Buland Beg served as a prominent military commander under Jahangir (1605-1627) and Shah Jahan (1628-1658). His exploits in various campaigns against rebellious nobles were recorded in contemporary chronicles.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in the records of the Maratha Empire, where Buland Khan Pindari was a renowned military leader known for his bravery and strategic acumen. He played a crucial role in several battles against the East India Company forces.

One of the most famous figures in Indian history with the surname Buland was Buland Iqbal (1728-1804), a renowned Urdu poet and scholar from Delhi. His literary works, including ghazals and qasidas, were highly acclaimed and influenced the development of Urdu literature.

Another notable figure was Buland Shikoh (1616-1661), the eldest son of Shah Jahan and a prominent prince during the Mughal Empire. He was known for his military prowess and administrative skills, governing several provinces before his untimely death.

In more recent history, Buland Akhtar (1924-2002) was a celebrated Pakistani poet and writer, renowned for his contributions to Urdu literature. His poetry collections, such as "Zard Patton Ka Ban," earned him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.

While the surname Buland is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent, it has also been found in other regions due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and literary works suggest that the name's origins can be traced back to the Persian-influenced era of the Mughal Empire in India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buland

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

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

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