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

Bundra, 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 Bundra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bundra in America

Bundra is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bundra surname appeared 116 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 Bundra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bundra 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 Bundra

The surname Bundra has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "bundara," which means "a deep hole or pit." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a quarry or mine.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bundra can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a village called "Bundra" located in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh, indicating that the name may have originated as a place name before becoming a surname.

In the 17th century, the Bundra surname appeared in various historical records, such as land deeds and tax registers, across various regions of northern India. One notable example is Govind Ram Bundra, a wealthy landowner and trader from the city of Banaras (present-day Varanasi), who lived between 1630 and 1698.

During the 18th century, the Bundra surname gained prominence among the Maratha communities of western and central India. Malhar Rao Bundra (1720-1789) was a distinguished military leader who served under the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire. His exploits are recorded in several contemporary chronicles and ballads.

In the 19th century, the Bundra surname spread to other parts of the subcontinent, including present-day Pakistan and Bangladesh. One notable figure from this period was Bhola Nath Bundra (1842-1912), a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Bengali literature and folklore.

As the Indian diaspora grew in the 20th century, the Bundra surname also found its way to other parts of the world. Naresh Bundra (1920-2005), a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, was born in India but later settled in Kenya, where he built a successful business empire.

Throughout its history, the Bundra surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, trade, military service, and academia. While its origins can be traced back to a specific region and linguistic root, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and taken on diverse meanings for the individuals and families who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bundra

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

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

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