Barua

Originally, the Borua surname was used as a military position/title in the Chutia kingdom held by individuals from the Buruk clan.[5] Some examples from history are Borhuloi Borua, Gajraj Borua, Manik Chandra Borua and Kasitora Borua who were Chutia officials.[6][7] Later, it was adopted by Ahoms. The Ahoms appointed officers with various titles, and Barua[8] literally: "Leader of 10,000 men" in Ahom language, meant a superintending officer of the Paik system of the Ahom Army.[9]

As granted to various people within the Assamese community, it found its place among the Moran, Chutias, Ahoms, the Brahmins, and the Kalitas.

Presently, the descendants' of these family clans continue to use this title as a surname, sometimes with subtle variations; and therefore, is omnipresent across various groups that are either Hindus or Ahoms by faith within the Assamese society. For instance:

• Brahmin or Kalita Baruas are classified as General, as opposed to Ahom or Chutia Baruahs (falling under Tibetan and Tai people) who are classified as OBCs.
• Brahmin Baruas may additionally carry middle names / prefixes such as Bez, Bujar, Govinda, Ranjan, etc., traditionally not or less likely present among Ahoms, Kalitas and Sutiyas.

• Kanaklata Barua: Indian freedom fighter from Assam.
• Birinchi Kumar Barua (1908–1964): Scholar, educationist, writer, historian, linguist, folklorist.
• Padmanath Gohain Baruah (1871–1946): First president of Assam Rhetorical Congress, novelist, poet, dramatist, analyst, and a thought provoking writer.
• Lakshminath Bezbaroa (1868–1938): Assamese author, essayist, playwright, poet, and satirist.
• Hemchandra Barua (1836–1897): Prominent writer, social reformer of Assamese of the 19th century.
• Hem Barua (1915–1977): Prominent poet, politician from Assam.
• Hem Barua (Tyagbir) (1893–1945): Indian independence activist, social worker, writer from Sonitpur district of Assam.
• Jnanadabhiram Barua (1880–1955): Notable writer, dramatist, translator of Assam, and a participant in India's freedom struggle.
• Gunabhiram Barua (1837–1894): An enlightened Assamese intellectual, ushered in new ideas about social reform in the early years of colonial rule in Assam.
• Amulya Barua (1922–1946): Pioneered modern Assamese poetry.
• Chandradhar Barua (1874–1961): Eminent writer, poet, dramatist and lyricist from Assam.
• Kanaklal Barua (1872–1940): Prominent writer (mainly in English language), essayist, historian, and politician from Assam.
• Ananda Ram Baruah (1850–1889): Sanskrit scholar, sixth Indian Civil Service officer of India, and the first from Assam.
• Ananda Chandra Barua (1907–1983): Writer, poet, playwright, translator, journalist, an actor from Assam.
• Binanda Chandra Barua (1901–1994): Noted Indian writer, poet of Assamese literature
• Jahnu Barua – Internationally acclaimed film-maker.
• Siva Prasad Barooah: Pioneer tea planter, path-breaker in Assamese journalism, renowned philanthropist, politician and humanist.
• Parvati Prasad Baruva: Famous Assamese music composer, poet, lyricist, dramatist: an icon of Assamese literature.
• Pramathesh Chandra Barua (1903–1951): Famous actor, director, and screenwriter of Indian films in the pre-independence era.
• Pratima Barua Pandey (1935–2002): Famous folk singer and daughter of Pramathesh Chandra Baruah.
• Dev Kant Baruah: President of the Indian National Congress at the time of Emergency (1975–1977).
• Rudra Baruah (1926–1980): Actor, composer, lyricist, singer and musician.
• Bhubanmohan Baruah (1914–1998): Novelist, short story writer from Assam. He wrote many novels under the pen-name of Kanchan Baruah.
• Navakanta Barua (1926–2002): Prominent Assamese novelist and poet.
• Joi Barua – Singer, musician, and lead vocalist from Assam.
• Radha Govinda Baruah (1900–1977): Founder of the Assam Tribune Group, sports enthusiast, introduced Assam to the culture of sports.
• Debo Prasad Barooah (1930–2013): Eminent intellectual, academician, author, historian and the former Vice-Chancellor (the Chief Executive) of Gauhati University.
• Beauty Sharma Barua (1951 – ): Assamese singer.
• Paresh Baruah: Vice-chairperson and the commander-in-chief of the United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent).