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

Dadlani, 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 Dadlani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dadlani in America

Dadlani is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dadlani surname appeared 301 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 Dadlani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dadlani 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 Dadlani

The surname DADLANI has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western regions of India and Pakistan. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "dada," which means "elder brother" or "respected person," combined with the Prakrit suffix "-lani," indicating a place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DADLANI can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions a village called "Dadlani" in the present-day state of Gujarat, suggesting that the surname may have originated from this region.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the DADLANI surname was Rao Dadlani, a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the court of the Maratha Empire. His descendants continued to hold prominent positions within the Maratha nobility for several generations.

During the British colonial period in India, the DADLANI surname gained recognition through individuals like Ratan Chand Dadlani (1810-1878), a renowned scholar and linguist who contributed to the study of Sanskrit and Persian literature. Another notable figure was Jairam Dadlani (1865-1938), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established educational institutions in the city of Hyderabad.

In the 20th century, the DADLANI surname was carried by several accomplished individuals, including Mahendra Dadlani (1920-1998), a celebrated Bollywood music composer and lyricist who composed songs for over 100 films. Additionally, Shashi Dadlani (1942-2007) was a renowned Indian classical musician and tabla player, known for his collaborations with renowned artists such as Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan.

Another prominent figure was Ranjit Dadlani (1927-2008), a distinguished Indian diplomat who served as India's Ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union. He played a crucial role in shaping India's foreign policy during the Cold War era.

While the DADLANI surname is most commonly found in the Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. The name continues to be associated with a rich cultural heritage and has made notable contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dadlani

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

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

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