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

Butani, 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 Butani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Butani in America

Butani is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Butani surname appeared 156 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 Butani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Butani 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 Butani

The surname BUTANI originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the regions of Punjab and Sindh. It traces its roots back to the 16th century, derived from the Sanskrit word "bhu-tani," which translates to "born of the earth" or "earthly." This name was likely given to individuals who worked in agriculture or had a close connection with the land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BUTANI surname can be found in the Mughal Emperor Akbar's royal chronicles, where it is mentioned as a prominent landowning family in the village of Butani, near present-day Lahore, Pakistan. The village itself is believed to have been named after the family, further solidifying their ties to the region.

The BUTANI name has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Sardar Gurmukh Singh Butani, a renowned Sikh warrior and military commander who fought alongside Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century. His bravery and leadership skills earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

Another prominent figure was Rai Bahadur Lala Bhagat Ram Butani, a successful businessman and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He made significant contributions to education and social welfare initiatives in the region of Punjab.

In the field of literature, Mohan Singh Butani, a celebrated Punjabi poet and writer, gained recognition for his poignant works that captured the essence of rural life and the struggles of the common people. He was born in 1887 and passed away in 1965.

The BUTANI surname has also been associated with ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. In the Mahabharata, one of the great epics of India, a character named Butani is mentioned as a wise and learned sage, revered for his spiritual knowledge and guidance.

Throughout its long history, the BUTANI name has undergone various spelling variations, including Bhutani, Bhotani, and Bootani, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences in the region. However, the core meaning and connection to the earth have remained constant throughout these variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Butani

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

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

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