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

Arjoon, 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 Arjoon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arjoon in America

Arjoon is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arjoon surname appeared 270 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 Arjoon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arjoon 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 Arjoon

The surname Arjoon has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, specifically originating from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have derived from the name Arjuna, a prominent character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The name Arjuna itself is derived from the Sanskrit word 'arjuna,' which means 'bright' or 'shining.'

In ancient Indian texts and manuscripts, the name Arjuna is frequently mentioned, particularly in the Mahabharata, where Arjuna is one of the five Pandava brothers and a skilled warrior. This association with a revered figure from Hindu mythology has likely contributed to the popularity of the surname Arjoon.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Arjoon can be traced back to the medieval period in India. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by individuals or families with connections to the warrior class or those who revered the character of Arjuna from the Mahabharata.

One notable figure in history with the surname Arjoon is Gokuldas Arjoon, an Indian merchant and philanthropist from the 19th century. He was born in 1838 and was instrumental in establishing the Arjoon Charity Trust, which provided educational and medical assistance to underprivileged communities.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Keshav Arjoon, a Mauritian politician and lawyer who lived from 1899 to 1986. He played a significant role in the struggle for independence in Mauritius and served as the island nation's first Minister of Labor and Industrial Relations.

In the literary world, Kamal Arjoon was a Guyanese novelist and short story writer who was born in 1941. His works, such as "The Twice-Migrated Twice-Displaced" and "The Blessed Footsteps of St. Satya Mu'rtee," explored themes of identity, migration, and cultural clashes.

Historically, variations of the surname Arjoon have also been found, such as Arjun, Arjune, and Arjoone, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences across different regions of the Indian subcontinent and its diaspora communities.

It is worth noting that while the surname Arjoon has its origins in India, it has since been adopted and carried forward by individuals and families of various backgrounds, particularly those with Indian heritage or connections, across various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arjoon

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

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

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