Explore the Family Name Bhaskaran
The meaning of Bhaskaran
Indian (mainly southern states): from a personal name derived from Sanskrit Bhaskara (see Bhaskar). Compare Baskaran. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bhaskaran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bhaskaran has seen a significant rise in popularity over the last two decades. In 2000, it ranked 110,523 in popularity and increased its standing to rank 66,164 by 2010, indicating a growth of 40.14%. The count of individuals bearing the Bhaskaran surname also more than doubled from 148 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, which is an impressive increase of 102.03%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname for every 100,000 people doubled as well, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,523 | #66,164 | 40.14% |
| Count | 148 | 299 | 102.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.1 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bhaskaran
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Bhaskaran surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. There was a slight increase in this category from 84.46% in 2000 to 87.29% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as having two or more races declined by 22.20%, while those identifying as White decreased significantly by 46.70%. An interesting development is the emergence of a Hispanic representation among Bhaskarans which was non-existent in 2000 but accounted for 4.35% in 2010. The proportions for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.46% | 87.29% | 3.35% |
| White | 8.78% | 4.68% | -46.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.73% | 3.68% | -22.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |