Explore the Family Name Bhavsar
The meaning of Bhavsar
Indian (Gujarat and Maharashtra): unexplained. The Bhavsars claim to be of Kshatriya descent. Their traditional occupations were dyeing and calico printing. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Hemant, Indra, Jayesh, Bharat, Haresh, Jagdish, Kirti, Prakash, Rajendra, Ramesh, Sudhir, Anila.
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How common is the last name Bhavsar in the United States?
The surname Bhavsar has been steadily rising in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 31,658th in prevalence, while by 2010, it had leapt to a rank of 21,105, marking a change of 33.33%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased significantly, from 690 in 2000 to 1244 in 2010 – an impressive growth of 80.29%. This means that for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.26 individuals named Bhavsar in 2000 and this proportion rose to 0.42 in 2010, representing a 61.54% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #21,105 | 33.33% |
| Count | 690 | 1,244 | 80.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.42 | 61.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bhavsar
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most Bhavsars identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.17% in the latter year. The percentage identifying with two or more races dropped significantly by 42.62%, from 4.20% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010. However, the number of Bhavsars identifying as White increased by 66.09%, up from 1.74% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010. The data for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained largely consistent; though it should be noted that the number of Bhavsars identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a small increase in 2010. As a note, in some instances, data was suppressed to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.33% | 93.17% | -0.17% |
| White | 1.74% | 2.89% | 66.09% |
| Two or More Races | 4.2% | 2.41% | -42.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |