Explore the Family Name Bhattacharjee
The meaning of Bhattacharjee
Indian (Bengal) and Bangladeshi: variant of Bhattacharya with the hypocoristic suffix -ji.
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How common is the last name Bhattacharjee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bhattacharjee has increased in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Bhattacharjee ranked 61,544 in popularity but jumped to 36,154 by 2010, marking an increase of over 41%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also more than doubled from 305 in 2000 to 620 in 2010, a growth of 103.28%. Likewise, the proportion of Bhattacharjees per 100,000 people rose by approximately 91%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #36,154 | 41.26% |
| Count | 305 | 620 | 103.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.21 | 90.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bhattacharjee
When it comes to ethnic identity, based on the same census data, most Bhattacharjees identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group represented 91.48% of all Bhattacharjees in 2000 and increased slightly to 94.35% in 2010. A small number of Bhattacharjees identified with two or more races; however, this percentage declined by about 23% over the decade. The percentage of Bhattacharjees identifying as White also saw a decrease from 4.26% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. No Bhattacharjees identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.48% | 94.35% | 3.14% |
| White | 4.26% | 2.74% | -35.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.95% | 2.26% | -23.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |