Explore the Family Name Bhakta
The meaning of Bhakta
Indian (Gujarat, Karnataka): Bhatia and Brahmin name, from Sanskrit bhakta ‘devotee’. It is found in the Bhatia community in Gujarat and among Saraswat Brahmins of Goa who have migrated to coastal Karnataka. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Bharat, Rajendra, Dipak, Hasmukh, Suresh, Arvind, Pravin, Ramesh, Sanjay, Sanmukh, Bhupendra, Ishwar.
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How common is the last name Bhakta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bhakta saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bhakta ranked 8,644 among all surnames, but by 2010, it fell to 9,664 - an overall change of approximately -11.8%. The actual count of people with the surname also decreased by about 4.08%, going from 3,502 in 2000 to 3,359 in 2010. This dip is further reflected in the proportion per 100k, which dropped by 12.31% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,644 | #9,664 | -11.8% |
| Count | 3,502 | 3,359 | -4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.3 | 1.14 | -12.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bhakta
The ethnic identity associated with the Bhakta surname has also seen some shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those bearing the surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from 92.20% in 2000 to 95.89% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease, from 5.97% to just 0.98%. Meanwhile, the number of people with the Bhakta surname identifying as White saw a substantial increase of 150.88%, albeit from a relatively small base of 0.57%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also increased moderately from 0.89% to 1.13%. There were minor changes within the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, with a small decrease and increase, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.2% | 95.89% | 4% |
| White | 0.57% | 1.43% | 150.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.13% | 26.97% |
| Two or More Races | 5.97% | 0.98% | -83.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.42% | 110% |
| Black | 0.17% | 0.15% | -11.76% |