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

Damania, 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 Damania surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Damania in America

Damania is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Damania surname appeared 130 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 Damania.

The history of the last name Damania

The surname Damania has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "Daman," which means "control" or "restraint." The name is associated with the city of Daman, a former Portuguese colony located in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu.

Historical records suggest that the Damania surname can be traced back to the 16th century when the Portuguese established their presence in the region. The name is thought to have been adopted by local inhabitants who either resided in or had close ties to the city of Daman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Damania name can be found in the "Livro do Linhagens" (Book of Lineages), a 16th-century Portuguese manuscript that documented noble families and their ancestral lines. This manuscript mentions a certain Fernão Damania, a local official who served under the Portuguese administration in Daman during the late 1500s.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Damania surname gained prominence among influential families in the region. Notable individuals from this period include Roque Damania (1621-1687), a prominent merchant and landowner, and Joana Damania (1748-1812), who was renowned for her philanthropic efforts in establishing educational institutions.

In the 19th century, the Damania surname gained recognition beyond the boundaries of Gujarat. One prominent figure was Keshavlal Damania (1856-1932), a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded the Damania College of Arts and Science in Solapur, Maharashtra.

Another notable individual was Shantidas Damania (1878-1954), a scholar and educator who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He served as the principal of Gujarat College in Ahmedabad and was actively involved in promoting education and social reforms.

In more recent times, the Damania surname has been carried by individuals across various fields, such as Dr. Keki Damania (1922-2016), a renowned cardiologist and medical educator, and Boman Damania (born 1953), a celebrated Bollywood actor and comedian.

While the Damania surname has its roots in Gujarat, it has since spread to other parts of India and even internationally, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various domains.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Damania

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

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 Damania 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.

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

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