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

Dharani, 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 Dharani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dharani in America

Dharani is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dharani surname appeared 174 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 Dharani.

The history of the last name Dharani

The surname DHARANI has its origins in India, with records dating back to the 9th century CE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "dharani," which means "mantra" or "sacred text." The name is believed to have originated among Hindu scholars and priests who studied and recited sacred mantras.

In ancient Indian texts, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, there are references to individuals bearing the name DHARANI. One notable example is Dharani Rishi, a revered sage mentioned in the Mahabharata, who was known for his mastery of mantras and spiritual knowledge.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname DHARANI can be found in inscriptions and manuscripts from various regions of India, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. These records often mention individuals with the surname DHARANI in the context of religious ceremonies, philosophical discussions, and scholarly pursuits.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname DHARANI was Dharani Dhara, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century CE in the Chola Empire. His works, including the "Dharani Kavya," a collection of devotional poems, are still studied and revered in parts of South India.

Another notable figure was Dharani Pandita, a 13th-century scholar and philosopher from the Vijayanagara Empire. He was known for his commentaries on Hindu scriptures and his contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta philosophy.

In the 15th century, Dharani Devi, a princess from the Gajapati Kingdom in present-day Odisha, was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support for Hindu temples and scholars.

During the Mughal era, Dharani Das, a 16th-century poet and mystic from Bengal, gained fame for his devotional songs and his influence on the Baul tradition of Bengal.

Lastly, Dharani Kanta Bhattacharya, an 18th-century scholar and astrologer from Bengal, was highly respected for his expertise in Hindu astrology and his writings on astronomical treatises.

These examples highlight the long and distinguished history of the surname DHARANI, which has been associated with scholarship, spirituality, and the preservation of ancient Hindu traditions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dharani

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

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

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