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

Daswani, 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 Daswani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daswani in America

Daswani is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daswani surname appeared 289 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 Daswani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daswani 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 Daswani

The surname Daswani has its origins in the northern Indian state of Gujarat. It is believed to have originated in the late 15th century or early 16th century, during the time of the Gujarat Sultanate. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit words "das," meaning servant or devotee, and "vani," meaning voice or speech, suggesting that the name may have been associated with those who served as scribes, writers, or speakers for the ruling class.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daswani can be found in a historical manuscript from the 16th century, which mentions a scribe by the name of Ramji Daswani who worked for the court of the Gujarat Sultanate. This document provides valuable insight into the use of the name during that period and its association with the profession of writing and documentation.

In the 17th century, records show a merchant named Jayraj Daswani who traded in spices and textiles between Gujarat and other regions of India, as well as with the Middle East and Europe. His successful business ventures and travels suggest that the Daswani name had gained recognition and prominence by that time.

During the 18th century, the Daswani name appears in several historical records from the region of Saurashtra, which was then part of the Maratha Empire. One notable figure was Laxmidas Daswani, a landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of a public well and a temple in the town of Junagadh.

In the 19th century, Saraswati Daswani, a renowned scholar and poet, became known for her contributions to Gujarati literature. Her works, which explored themes of spirituality and social reform, earned her widespread recognition and inspired many other writers of her time.

Another prominent figure from the 19th century was Keshavlal Daswani, a successful trader and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the city of Surat. He established several educational institutions and charitable organizations that benefited the local community.

Over the centuries, the Daswani surname has been associated with various professions, including scribes, merchants, scholars, and philanthropists, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name to the cultural and economic fabric of Gujarat and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daswani

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

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

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