Find out how popular the last name Advani is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Advani.

Advani, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Advani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Advani in America

Advani is the 33894th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Advani surname appeared 671 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Advani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Advani to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Advani

The surname Advani originates from the Indian subcontinent, likely from the Sanskrit word "advani" which means "traveler" or "wanderer." It is believed to have first appeared in the region around the 7th or 8th century CE.

The name was initially prevalent in northern parts of India, particularly in areas like Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. It is also found in neighboring regions like Pakistan and Nepal. Some variations of the spelling include Adwani, Advanikar, and Adwankar.

One of the earliest references to the name Advani can be found in ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions from the medieval period. The name is mentioned in the Prithviraj Raso, a Sanskrit text written in the 12th century, which chronicles the life of the Chahamana ruler, Prithviraj Chauhan.

During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 18th century, several individuals with the surname Advani held prominent positions in the imperial court and administration. One notable figure was Rana Advani, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

In more recent history, the name Advani has been associated with several influential personalities. Lal Krishna Advani (born 1927), a prominent Indian politician and former Deputy Prime Minister of India, is perhaps the most well-known bearer of this surname.

Other notable individuals with the surname Advani include:

1. Sanjeev Advani (born 1971), a renowned Indian professional snooker player and multiple-time world champion.
2. Amisha Advani (born 1982), an Indian actress and model known for her work in Bollywood films.
3. Geetanjali Advani (born 1986), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer.
4. Govardhan Advani (1920-2009), an Indian industrialist and founder of the Advani Group.
5. Bhushan Advani (born 1981), an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Mumbai.

While the surname Advani has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has now spread to various parts of the world due to migration and the Indian diaspora. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Advani

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Advani.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Advani was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Advani has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Advani was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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