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

Dhiman, 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 Dhiman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dhiman in America

Dhiman is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dhiman surname appeared 298 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 Dhiman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dhiman 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 Dhiman

The surname "DHIMAN" originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in ancient times across South Asia.

Scholars suggest that the name "DHIMAN" is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhiman," which means "intelligent" or "wise." This name was likely given to individuals who were known for their intellect, wisdom, or scholarly pursuits. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by members of the Brahmin caste, who were traditionally associated with learning and priesthood.

The earliest known records of the surname "DHIMAN" can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas. These texts often mentioned individuals with this surname, indicating its presence in ancient Indian society.

One notable figure with the surname "DHIMAN" was Dhiman Rishi, a revered sage and philosopher who is believed to have lived during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. Dhiman Rishi is credited with authoring several hymns in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most sacred texts of Hinduism.

In the medieval period, the name "DHIMAN" was also found in various historical records and manuscripts, including court chronicles and literary works. For instance, Dhiman Tomar (born around 1150 CE) was a renowned poet and scholar from the Tomar dynasty, which ruled parts of northern India during the 12th and 13th centuries.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Dhiman Singh (1670-1739), a brave warrior and military commander who served under the Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Dhiman Singh played a crucial role in several battles and is remembered for his bravery and strategic skills.

In more recent times, the name "DHIMAN" has been associated with several notable individuals in various fields. For example, Dhiman Mukherji (1923-1997) was an acclaimed Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his contributions to the Bengali cinema.

It is worth noting that variations and alternate spellings of the name "DHIMAN" may have existed throughout history, such as "Dheeman," "Dheeman," or "Dheemal." Additionally, the name may have been influenced by regional dialects and languages across different parts of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dhiman

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

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

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