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

Bhamani, 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 Bhamani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhamani in America

Bhamani is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhamani surname appeared 154 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 Bhamani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhamani 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 Bhamani

The surname Bhamani is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

Bhamani is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhamini," which means "the sun" or "the radiant one." This name was likely bestowed upon individuals or families who were associated with the worship of the sun or were known for their radiant personalities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bhamani can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a prominent official named Bhamani Khawas, who served in the imperial court during that period.

In the 17th century, the name Bhamani appeared in the "Mirat-i-Ahmadi," a historical chronicle written by Ali Muhammad Khan, where it was associated with a respected family of nobles in the Mughal Empire.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Bhamani was Malik Bhamani, a powerful military commander who lived in the 14th century. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Bahmani Sultanate, one of the major Muslim dynasties that ruled over the Deccan region of India from the late 14th to the 16th century.

During the 18th century, the name Bhamani was also found in the "Khyat," a historical record documenting the genealogies of various Rajput clans in Rajasthan. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of the subcontinent by that time.

Several individuals with the surname Bhamani have left their mark on history. One notable figure was Maulana Abdul Bari Bhamani (1846-1926), a renowned Islamic scholar and reformer from Gujarat. He played a significant role in promoting modern education and social reforms within the Muslim community.

Another prominent Bhamani was Mushtaq Ali Bhamani (1915-1997), a legendary cricketer who represented India in the pre-independence era. He was known for his exceptional batting skills and captained the Indian cricket team in the 1940s.

In the field of literature, Shailaja Bhamani (born 1932) is a celebrated Gujarati poet and writer. Her works have been widely acclaimed and have contributed significantly to the literary landscape of Gujarat.

It is worth noting that the name Bhamani has also been associated with various places and towns in India. For example, Bhamani Gali is a historical locality in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, while Bhamani village is situated in the Jalore district of Rajasthan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhamani

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

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

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