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

Jaiman, 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 Jaiman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaiman in America

Jaiman is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaiman surname appeared 161 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 Jaiman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaiman 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 Jaiman

The surname JAIMAN is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to have derived from an old Sanskrit word "jaimana," which translates to "victorious" or "conqueror."

During the medieval period, the name JAIMAN was prevalent among the warrior classes and noble families of the region. It was often bestowed upon individuals who had achieved greatness in battle or displayed exceptional leadership qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname JAIMAN can be found in the Braj Bhasha literary works of the 16th century. These poetic compositions, written in the medieval Hindi dialect, reference a celebrated warrior named Jaiman Singh, who was renowned for his valor and military prowess.

In the 17th century, the JAIMAN surname gained prominence in the princely state of Jaipur, where a prominent family bore the name. This family played a significant role in the region's political and cultural affairs, with several members serving as ministers and advisors to the ruling Maharajas.

A notable figure from this lineage was Maharaj Jaiman Singh Jaiman (1833-1892), who served as the Prime Minister of Jaipur during the latter half of the 19th century. He was widely respected for his administrative acumen and commitment to the welfare of his people.

Another influential figure bearing the JAIMAN surname was Rao Jaiman Singh (1854-1923), a brave and skilled military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Jaipur during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

In the realm of literature, Jaiman Das JAIMAN (1876-1949) was a celebrated poet and writer from Rajasthan, renowned for his contributions to the Braj Bhasha literary tradition. His works were greatly admired for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into human nature.

Jaiman Lal JAIMAN (1901-1977), a prominent freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh, played an active role in India's struggle for independence. He was imprisoned multiple times for his participation in the non-violent resistance movement against British rule.

While the surname JAIMAN has its roots in northern India, over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have spread across various regions of the country, leaving their mark in diverse fields such as politics, literature, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaiman

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

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

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