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

Chandiramani, 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 Chandiramani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chandiramani in America

Chandiramani is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chandiramani surname appeared 188 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 Chandiramani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chandiramani 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 Chandiramani

The surname Chandiramani originated in India, with roots traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern region of the subcontinent, particularly in the areas now known as Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

The name Chandiramani is derived from the Sanskrit words "Chandra," meaning moon, and "Mani," meaning gem or jewel. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked with precious stones or were traders in gemstones.

Historical records indicate that the surname Chandiramani first appeared in ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the medieval period in India. One notable mention is found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which documented the administrative system and social structure of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chandiramani can be traced back to a merchant named Govardhan Chandiramani, who lived in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, during the late 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the gemstone trade and is said to have been a trusted advisor to the Maharaja of Jaipur.

Another notable individual with the surname Chandiramani was Laxmi Chandiramani, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. Her works, which focused on devotional poetry and philosophical themes, were widely celebrated during her time and continue to be studied by scholars today.

In the 18th century, a man named Jai Singh Chandiramani gained recognition as a skilled architect and was responsible for the construction of several iconic buildings in the city of Jaipur, including the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory.

During the 19th century, the Chandiramani family established themselves as successful traders and businessmen, with branches of the family settling in various parts of India, including Calcutta (now Kolkata) and Mumbai.

One particularly influential figure from this era was Rajmal Chandiramani, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived in Calcutta in the early 1800s. He was known for his generous contributions to educational institutions and social welfare initiatives.

While the Chandiramani surname can be traced back several centuries, it continues to be a prominent name in India, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions across various fields, such as business, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chandiramani

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

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

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