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

Bijlani, 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 Bijlani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bijlani in America

Bijlani is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bijlani surname appeared 147 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 Bijlani.

The history of the last name Bijlani

The surname Bijlani originated from the Indian subcontinent, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a derivative of the Sanskrit word "Vijay," meaning victory or conquest. The suffix "ani" denotes a person or a group associated with a particular place or profession.

Historically, the name Bijlani was prevalent in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Some records suggest that the earliest bearers of this name were associated with trade and commerce, indicating their potential involvement in mercantile activities.

In ancient texts and manuscripts, mentions of individuals with the surname Bijlani can be found, although the specific details are often obscured by the passage of time. One notable reference is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document written during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which lists various surnames and their occupational associations.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Bijlani can be traced back to the late 16th century, with a merchant named Raghunath Bijlani, who was involved in the spice trade between India and the Middle East. Another prominent figure was Ranjit Singh Bijlani, a military commander who served under the Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century.

Throughout history, the surname Bijlani has been associated with several notable individuals, including Shyam Sunder Bijlani (1873-1945), a renowned educationist and social reformer from Punjab, who founded several schools and advocated for women's education. Ramesh Chandra Bijlani (1920-1998) was a prominent Indian diplomat who served as the ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union.

Another individual of significance was Gopaldas Bijlani (1879-1956), a businessman and philanthropist from Rajasthan, who established several educational institutions and charitable organizations. Rajendra Bijlani (1941-2021) was a renowned cardiologist and medical researcher who made significant contributions to the field of preventive cardiology.

It is also worth mentioning Prem Bijlani (1923-2009), a celebrated Bollywood film producer and director who was responsible for several popular movies in the 1950s and 1960s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bijlani

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

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 Bijlani 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.

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

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