Explore the Family Name Bhan
The meaning of Bhan
Indian (Jammu and Kashmir): Kashmiri Brahmin name, from Kashmiri bani, denoting a maker of utensils, ultimately a derivative of Sanskrit bhajana ‘utensil’.
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How common is the last name Bhan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bhan has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Bhan surname ranked 76,465 in terms of popularity in the U.S., but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 58,876. This represents a change of 23%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 234 in 2000 to 344 in 2010, an increase of 47.01%. The proportion of Bhans per 100k people in the population also saw growth, rising by 33.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #58,876 | 23% |
| Count | 234 | 344 | 47.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bhan
The ethnic identity associated with the Bhan surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a positive change of 5.55% in this group, increasing from 70.51% to 74.42%. Individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 33.78%, while those identifying as White slightly increased by 12.16%. The proportions of Hispanic and American Indians/Alaskan Natives remained constant at 0%, while the Black ethnicity saw a slight increase of 2.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 70.51% | 74.42% | 5.55% |
| Two or More Races | 15.81% | 10.47% | -33.78% |
| White | 8.55% | 9.59% | 12.16% |
| Black | 3.42% | 3.49% | 2.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |