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

Dosani, 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 Dosani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dosani in America

Dosani is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dosani surname appeared 106 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 Dosani.

The history of the last name Dosani

The surname Dosani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat, India. The name is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word 'doshin,' which means 'one who has committed a sin or crime.' This suggests that the name may have originally referred to individuals who had transgressed against societal norms or laws.

Historically, the name Dosani has been recorded in various ancient texts and manuscripts from the region, including the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The earliest known reference to the name dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in a local land registry document from the village of Dosana, near the city of Ahmedabad.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Dosani was Dosani Bhagat, a 14th-century Hindu mystic and poet from Gujarat. His devotional verses, known as 'bhajans,' were widely popular and contributed to the growth of the Bhakti movement in the region.

During the medieval period, the Dosani surname was also associated with several influential families in the region, including the Dosani Rajputs, a clan of warriors and landowners. The Dosani Rajputs were known for their military prowess and played a significant role in the defense of the Gujarat region against invading forces.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the Dosani name was Dosani Virji, a wealthy merchant and trader who established trade routes between Gujarat and various ports in the Arabian Peninsula. His successful ventures contributed to the economic prosperity of the region during that era.

Another prominent figure with the Dosani surname was Dosani Navalram, a 19th-century social reformer and educator from Gujarat. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and educational institutions in the region, promoting literacy and education among the local population.

Other notable individuals with the Dosani surname include Dosani Mohandas (1820-1890), a renowned scholar and linguist who translated several ancient Sanskrit texts into Gujarati, and Dosani Ranchhodlal (1875-1940), a prominent lawyer and social activist who campaigned for the rights of underprivileged communities in Gujarat.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dosani

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

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

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