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

Bhambhani, 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 Bhambhani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhambhani in America

Bhambhani is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhambhani surname appeared 135 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 Bhambhani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhambhani 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 Bhambhani

The surname "BHAMBHANI" originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the northwestern region that is now part of modern-day Pakistan and India. It can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 9th to 12th centuries.

The name "BHAMBHANI" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhambha," which means "bamboo." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place or region abundant in bamboo groves or forests. It is possible that the earliest bearers of this surname were associated with bamboo-related activities, such as basket weaving or construction.

In ancient Indian texts and records, there are references to individuals with variations of the name, such as "Bhambhani," "Bhambhaniya," or "Bhambhawala." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and linguistic differences across different parts of the Indian subcontinent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "BHAMBHANI" can be found in the historical chronicles of the Chauhan dynasty, a prominent ruling clan in the region of modern-day Rajasthan, India, during the 10th and 11th centuries. The name appears in connection with prominent individuals who served as advisors, administrators, or warriors in the Chauhan court.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname "BHAMBHANI." One such individual was Rao Bhambhani, a distinguished military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Another notable bearer of this name was Kavi Bhambhani, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century and contributed significantly to the literary and cultural heritage of the region.

In the 18th century, Pandit Bhambhani was a respected scholar and astrologer who served at the court of the Maratha Empire. His works on astronomy and astrology were widely acclaimed and studied. During the same period, Thakur Bhambhani was a prominent landowner and philanthropist known for his charitable contributions and support for education in his local community.

Another notable figure was Sardar Bhambhani, a influential leader and diplomat who played a crucial role in the negotiations and negotiations between the British East India Company and various princely states in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhambhani

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

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

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