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

Emani, 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 Emani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emani in America

Emani is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emani surname appeared 152 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 Emani.

The history of the last name Emani

The surname "EMANI" is of Indian origin, primarily found in the southern states of India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century or earlier.

The name "EMANI" is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Eman," which means "prosperity" or "wealth." It is possible that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were prosperous or wealthy members of their communities.

In ancient Indian texts and inscriptions, variations of the name such as "Emani" and "Emaani" can be found. These records often referred to individuals who held prominent positions or were associated with affluent families or dynasties.

One of the earliest known references to the name "EMANI" can be found in the Kakatiya inscriptions from the 12th century, which document the ruling dynasty of the Kakatiya Kingdom in present-day Telangana.

Notable individuals with the surname "EMANI" throughout history include:

1. Emani Sankara Sastry (1876-1962), a renowned Telugu linguist, writer, and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Telugu literature and grammar.

2. Emani Venkatasubbaiah (1896-1970), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement.

3. Emani Krishna Bhagavatar (1901-1988), a celebrated Telugu poet, playwright, and author known for his works that explored social and philosophical themes.

4. Emani Sankara Sastry (1928-2010), an eminent Carnatic vocalist and musicologist who made significant contributions to the field of Carnatic music.

5. Emani Venkateswara Rao (1941-2020), a renowned Telugu film director and screenwriter who directed several critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies.

It is important to note that while the surname "EMANI" is most prevalent in the southern states of India, individuals bearing this name can be found in various parts of the country and across the globe due to migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emani

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

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

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