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

Damani, 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 Damani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Damani in America

Damani is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Damani surname appeared 338 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 Damani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Damani 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 Damani

The surname Damani is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat, India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Damani," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." The name's roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries.

During this time, the Damani surname was associated with influential merchant families and traders who were engaged in maritime trade and commerce along the western coast of India. Some of the earliest records of this surname can be found in historical documents and inscriptions from the medieval period, such as the copper plate inscriptions and stone carvings in temples and monuments.

One notable historical reference to the Damani surname is found in the chronicles of the Rajput clan, where a Damani family is mentioned as being part of the ruling nobility in the region of Saurashtra, Gujarat. This family was known for their wealth and influence, and they played a significant role in the political and economic affairs of the region during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded example of the Damani surname dates back to the 11th century, with the mention of a merchant named Bhagvandas Damani in a trading document. Other notable individuals with this surname include Shantidas Damani, a wealthy trader and philanthropist who lived in the 16th century, and Nathubhai Damani, a prominent businessman and industrialist from the 19th century.

Throughout history, the Damani surname has been associated with successful entrepreneurs, merchants, and industrialists. Here are five notable individuals with this surname:

1. Radhakishan Damani (born 1954) - Founder of the D-Mart retail chain and one of India's wealthiest individuals.
2. Gopikishan Damani (born 1952) - Co-founder of the D-Mart retail chain and brother of Radhakishan Damani.
3. Hasmukh Damani (born 1930) - Indian businessman and investor, known as the "Big Bull" of the Indian stock market.
4. Madhukar Damani (born 1953) - Indian businessman and co-founder of Delta Magnets Limited.
5. Jagdish Damani (born 1945) - Indian businessman and founder of the Damani Group of Companies.

The Damani surname has a rich history and has been associated with wealth, prosperity, and success in various fields, particularly in business and trade. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in India, where it was closely linked to influential merchant families and traders who played a significant role in the economic and cultural landscape of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Damani

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

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

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