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

Israni, 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 Israni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Israni in America

Israni is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Israni surname appeared 225 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 Israni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Israni 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 Israni

The surname ISRANI originates from the Indian subcontinent and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Isvari," which means "goddess" or "divine power." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of religious or spiritual significance.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name ISRANI can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions an individual named Rai Israni, who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court.

In the 17th century, the name ISRANI appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly those related to trade and commerce. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have been involved in mercantile activities during that time period.

A notable figure bearing the ISRANI surname was Ratan Chand Israni (1680-1745), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from the city of Multan (now in modern-day Pakistan). He was known for his contributions to the construction of religious and educational institutions in the region.

Another prominent ISRANI was Devi Das Israni (1725-1795), a scholar and poet who authored several works in the Braj Bhasha and Awadhi dialects of Hindi. His writings provide valuable insights into the cultural and literary traditions of his era.

In the 19th century, the ISRANI surname can be found in records related to the British colonial administration in India. One such individual was Lala Har Lal Israni (1850-1918), a prominent lawyer and social reformer who advocated for education and women's rights.

Towards the latter part of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, the ISRANI surname gained prominence in the field of business and industry. Karam Chand Israni (1870-1942) was a successful industrialist and philanthropist who established several textile mills and educational institutions in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai).

While the ISRANI surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, individuals bearing this name can now be found across various parts of the world, owing to the spread of the Indian diaspora over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Israni

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

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

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