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

Hemrajani, 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 Hemrajani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hemrajani in America

Hemrajani is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hemrajani surname appeared 111 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 Hemrajani.

The history of the last name Hemrajani

The surname HEMRAJANI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western state of Gujarat, where it is most prevalent. The name is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit words "hem" meaning gold and "rajani" meaning night, potentially referring to the brightness or radiance of gold in the night sky.

The earliest recorded instances of the HEMRAJANI surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in historical records and local manuscripts from the Kathiawar peninsula region of Gujarat. Some variations in spelling, such as HEMRAJNI and HEMRAJNEE, were also documented during this time.

In the 17th century, the HEMRAJANI name was associated with the ancient town of Khambhat (formerly known as Cambay), a prominent port city and center of trade in Gujarat. Records from this period indicate that the HEMRAJANI family played a significant role in the local business and merchant community.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the HEMRAJANI surname was Shantidas Hemrajani, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived in the late 17th century and is credited with establishing several educational institutions and charitable organizations in Khambhat.

In the 19th century, the HEMRAJANI family expanded their business ventures to other parts of India, including Mumbai (formerly Bombay) and Calcutta. During this time, several members of the HEMRAJANI family became influential figures in the textile and shipping industries.

Narottam Hemrajani (1832-1901), a successful textile trader from Khambhat, was among the pioneers of the Indian textile industry and played a crucial role in establishing trade relations with Europe and other international markets.

Another notable HEMRAJANI was Keshavlal Hemrajani (1865-1938), a prominent shipping magnate and industrialist who owned a fleet of ships and established several successful business ventures in Calcutta and other parts of British India.

In the 20th century, the HEMRAJANI surname continued to be associated with business and entrepreneurship. Ramniklal Hemrajani (1910-1988), a respected businessman and philanthropist from Mumbai, made significant contributions to the education and healthcare sectors through his charitable foundations.

Manjula Hemrajani (1934-2012), born in Mumbai, was a renowned classical dancer and choreographer who played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the traditional Indian dance forms of Kathak and Bharatanatyam.

Overall, the HEMRAJANI surname has a rich history rooted in the western Indian state of Gujarat, with a strong association with trade, business, and entrepreneurship over several centuries, as well as contributions to various fields such as education, arts, and philanthropy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hemrajani

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

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

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