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

Hirani, 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 Hirani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hirani in America

Hirani is the 45569th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hirani surname appeared 469 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 Hirani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hirani 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 Hirani

The surname HIRANI finds its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "hiranya," which means gold or golden. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with goldsmiths or those involved in the trade or craft of gold.

The earliest records of the HIRANI surname can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire in India. Some historical documents from that era mention individuals with this surname, indicating their presence in various parts of Gujarat and neighboring regions.

One notable historical figure bearing the HIRANI surname was Shantidas Hirani, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in the 17th century. His work, "Sundari Tilak," is considered a classic in Gujarati literature and has been widely celebrated for its lyrical beauty and philosophical depth.

Another prominent individual with the HIRANI surname was Keshavlal Hirani, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from the 19th century. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and charitable organizations in Gujarat, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of education and social welfare.

In the realm of politics, Bhupat Hirani was a notable figure from the early 20th century. He served as a member of the Bombay Legislative Council and was actively involved in the Indian independence movement, advocating for self-governance and social reforms.

Historically, the HIRANI surname has been predominantly found in the regions of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and parts of Maharashtra in India. It has also been associated with various communities, including the Vaishnav and Jain communities, which have a strong presence in these areas.

While the HIRANI surname has its roots in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and references mentioned above primarily focus on its origins and prominence within the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hirani

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

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

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