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

Jaman, 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 Jaman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaman in America

Jaman is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaman surname appeared 172 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 Jaman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaman 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 Jaman

The surname Jaman is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, derived from the word "jaman" which means "generation" or "dynasty." It is thought to have first emerged as a surname in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaman can be found in the historical annals of the Rajput clans of Rajasthan, where it was used to denote lineage and ancestry. The name is also mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, further solidifying its roots in the region.

As trade and cultural exchange flourished along the Silk Road, the name Jaman likely spread to other parts of South Asia and beyond. It is possible that it made its way to the Middle East and Central Asia through the movements of merchants and travelers.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jaman al-Din, a renowned poet and scholar from Persia (modern-day Iran), rose to prominence. His works and teachings contributed to the dissemination of the name across the region.

During the Mughal Empire in India, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Jaman gained further recognition. Several historical records from this period mention individuals bearing this surname, indicating its continued use and prevalence.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Jaman surname was Jai Singh Jaman, a Rajput warrior who lived in the 16th century and fought valiantly in the Battle of Haldighati against the Mughal forces.

In the 18th century, a prominent Jaman family resided in the city of Lucknow, which was then the capital of the Awadh region in northern India. This family was known for their contributions to the arts, literature, and cultural patronage.

Another notable figure was Khadim Jaman, a revered Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the 17th century in present-day Pakistan. His spiritual teachings and poetic works had a significant impact on the region's literary and religious traditions.

As the name Jaman continued to spread, it also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Today, the surname can be found in various countries, although its roots can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent and the rich cultural heritage of South Asia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaman

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

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

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