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

Dalsania, 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 Dalsania surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dalsania in America

Dalsania is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dalsania surname appeared 150 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 Dalsania.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dalsania 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 Dalsania

The surname DALSANIA is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Gujarat, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. The name is derived from the Gujarati word "dal," meaning a type of lentil or pulse, and "sani," which refers to a person engaged in the trade or cultivation of these legumes.

In the historical records of the Mughal era, there are references to families bearing the DALSANIA name residing in the regions of Saurashtra and Kutch, known for their thriving agricultural and trading communities. The name is thought to have been initially associated with individuals involved in the farming, processing, or commerce of lentils and pulses, which were integral to the local cuisine and economy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DALSANIA name can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century chronicle written during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a prominent landowner and trader named Khengar DALSANIA, who was involved in the export of pulses from the port city of Mandvi in Kutch.

In the 18th century, the DALSANIA family gained prominence in the princely state of Junagadh, where they held influential positions as courtiers and advisors to the Nawabs. Notably, Uda DALSANIA served as the Chief Minister and played a crucial role in the administration of the state during the late 1700s.

Another prominent figure associated with the DALSANIA name was Hari DALSANIA, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 19th century. He authored several literary works in Gujarati and was celebrated for his contributions to the region's cultural heritage.

During the British Raj, the DALSANIA family maintained their prominence, with several members serving in influential roles within the colonial administration. Ranjit DALSANIA (1845-1912) was a respected civil servant who held key positions in the Revenue Department and played a significant role in land reforms in the Bombay Presidency.

In more recent times, the DALSANIA name has spread beyond Gujarat, with members of the community establishing themselves in various parts of India and abroad. Notable individuals include Kiran DALSANIA (born 1968), an accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded a successful textile business, and Mahesh DALSANIA (born 1975), a renowned architect known for his innovative and sustainable designs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dalsania

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

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

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