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

Bhojani, 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 Bhojani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bhojani in America

Bhojani is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bhojani surname appeared 211 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 Bhojani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bhojani 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 Bhojani

The surname BHOJANI originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It traces its roots back to the 12th century CE when the Bhoja dynasty ruled over parts of central India. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhoja," which was the title used by the rulers of this dynasty.

The earliest known record of the BHOJANI surname can be found in ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the Bhoja reign. One such inscription, dating back to 1169 CE, mentions a prominent individual named Bhojanadeva, who served as a minister in the court of the Bhoja king Naravarman II.

During the medieval period, the BHOJANI name was prevalent among the Rajput warrior clans and the Brahmin scholarly communities of western India. Several historical figures bore this surname, including Bhojaraj BHOJANI, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century and authored the famous work "Shringara Shatkam."

Another notable individual was Bhojraj BHOJANI, a military general who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji in the 17th century. His bravery and strategic acumen were celebrated in various accounts of the Maratha wars against the Mughal Empire.

In the 19th century, Bhagwandas BHOJANI, a prominent trader and businessman from Rajasthan, established a successful trading company that dealt in various commodities across India and beyond. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed significantly to the development of his local community.

The BHOJANI name was also associated with places in western India. For instance, the town of Bhojani in Gujarat was named after the Bhoja dynasty, and it was a significant center of learning and culture during the medieval period.

Over the centuries, the BHOJANI surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Bhojwani, Bhojaney, and Bhojanee, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences in the regions where it was prevalent. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its connection to its historical roots and continues to be a part of the rich cultural heritage of western India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bhojani

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

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

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