Battacharya Surname
Approximately 154 people bear this surname
Battacharya Surname User-submission:
Bhattacharya is a prominent Bengali and Assamese Brahmin surname derived from Sanskrit, combining bhaṭṭa (learned one/scholar) and āčārya (teacher/preceptor). Historically a title for esteemed Vedic scholars and teachers.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 146 | 1:5,253,872 | 129,394 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 | 1:2,290,568 | 60,372 |
| United States | 3 | 1:120,819,644 | 1,331,040 |
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
Battacharya Surname Meaning
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Bhattacharya is a prominent Bengali and Assamese Brahmin surname derived from Sanskrit, combining bhaṭṭa (learned one/scholar) and āčārya (teacher/preceptor). Historically a title for esteemed Vedic scholars and teachers.
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Where Does The Last Name Battacharya Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Battacharya (Hindi: भट्टाचार्या, Marathi: बााचाय) is more frequently found in India than any other country/territory. It may occur as:. Click here for further potential spellings of Battacharya.
How Common Is The Last Name Battacharya? popularity and diffusion
The surname Battacharya is the 1,409,418th most prevalent family name at a global level, held by approximately 1 in 47,321,727 people. The last name Battacharya occurs mostly in Asia, where 97 percent of Battacharya are found; 95 percent are found in South Asia and 95 percent are found in Indo-South Asia.
This last name is most numerous in India, where it is carried by 146 people, or 1 in 5,253,872. In India it is primarily concentrated in: West Bengal, where 28 percent live, Assam, where 23 percent live and Telangana, where 12 percent live. Barring India this last name exists in 3 countries. It is also found in The United Arab Emirates, where 3 percent live and The United States, where 2 percent live.
Phonetically Similar Names
Battacharya Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Battacharya in the Marathi language | ||
| बााचाय | baacaya | - |
| Battacharya in the Hindi language | ||
| भट्टाचार्या | bhattacarya | 50 |
| बट्टाचार्य | battacarya | 50 |
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