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

Amlani, 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 Amlani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amlani in America

Amlani is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amlani surname appeared 205 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 Amlani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amlani 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 Amlani

The surname Amlani is believed to have its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northwestern regions of present-day Pakistan and India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "amla," meaning "sour" or "tart," potentially indicating a connection to the amla fruit or an occupation related to its cultivation or trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the Amlani surname can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, with mentions in historical documents and records from the Mughal Empire. During this period, the name was primarily associated with communities involved in agricultural practices, trade, and commerce.

In the 18th century, the Amlani surname gained prominence in the region of Sindh, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this time, including Mian Abdul Majid Amlani, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who lived from 1720 to 1795.

As the British Empire expanded its influence in the Indian subcontinent, the Amlani surname began to appear in colonial records and documents. One remarkable figure was Sir Ghulam Hussain Amlani, a businessman and philanthropist born in 1854 in Sindh, who made significant contributions to the development of Karachi and its educational institutions.

In the early 20th century, the Amlani surname gained recognition in literary circles with the emergence of Syed Abdul Malik Amlani, a renowned Sindhi poet and writer who lived from 1887 to 1957. His works played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Sindh.

Another notable individual with the Amlani surname was Mohammad Ayub Amlani, a distinguished lawyer and judge born in 1902 in Sindh. He served as the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court from 1958 to 1967, leaving a lasting impact on the legal system of Pakistan.

Over time, the Amlani surname has spread globally, with individuals of this lineage contributing to various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. However, the surname's roots can be traced back to the diverse cultural and historical tapestry of the Indian subcontinent, where it has left an indelible mark.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amlani

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

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 Amlani 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 Amlani 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 Amlani was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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