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

Dhami, 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 Dhami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dhami in America

Dhami is the 32365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dhami surname appeared 711 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 Dhami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dhami 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 Dhami

The surname DHAMI is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "dhamma," which means "law" or "righteousness." The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 16th century in parts of Rajasthan and Punjab.

The name DHAMI is closely associated with the Dhami community, a Hindu caste traditionally engaged in priestly and scholarly pursuits. They were highly respected for their knowledge of sacred texts and their role as spiritual guides in various communities. Historical records suggest that members of this caste were often employed as advisors and counselors to royal families and prominent nobles.

One of the earliest known references to the name DHAMI can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It mentions several individuals with the surname DHAMI who held important positions within the imperial administration.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Gopal Dhami (1620-1690) gained recognition as a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet. His works, including the epic poem "Dharmavijaya," were widely celebrated and contributed to the literary heritage of the region.

During the 18th century, the DHAMI surname gained further prominence with the rise of Hari Singh Dhami (1730-1795), a prominent military leader and chieftain in the Maratha Empire. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him a place in the annals of Maratha history.

Another distinguished individual with the DHAMI surname was Pandit Shyam Lal Dhami (1845-1912), a renowned scholar and educator who played a significant role in the revival of Sanskrit education in northern India. His contributions to the preservation and promotion of ancient Indian literature were widely recognized.

In more recent times, Pushkar Singh Dhami (1952-2021) gained prominence as a celebrated author and poet from Uttarakhand. His works, which explored the rich cultural traditions and landscapes of the region, earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 2012.

While the surname DHAMI has its roots in northern India, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the cultural and literary traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dhami

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

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

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