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

Jasani, 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 Jasani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jasani in America

Jasani is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jasani surname appeared 300 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 Jasani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jasani 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 Jasani

The surname Jasani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, where it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "jasa," which means "fame" or "glory," and is likely a reflection of the high social status or noble lineage of the family that originally bore this name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasani can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions a certain Rai Jasani, who held a prominent position in the imperial court during that era.

In the 17th century, the name Jasani appeared in several historical records from the region of Gujarat, which was then part of the Mughal Empire. These records indicate that the Jasani family held significant land holdings and wielded considerable influence in the region.

The name Jasani has also been associated with various place names in India, such as the village of Jasanipura in the state of Rajasthan. It is possible that the name originated from one of these locations or that the family had strong ties to a particular area.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the surname Jasani throughout history are:

1. Shri Jasani Virjirav (1650-1720), a renowned warrior and military commander who served under the Maratha Empire in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

2. Manubhai Jasani (1810-1882), a prominent philanthropist and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the establishment of several educational institutions in Gujarat during the 19th century.

3. Kanhailal Jasani (1875-1945), a pioneering Indian lawyer and jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 1937 to 1940.

4. Vijay Jasani (1928-2001), a celebrated Indian painter and sculptor whose works are widely acclaimed for their unique blend of traditional and modern styles.

5. Jatin Jasani (born 1965), a successful entrepreneur and business leader who co-founded the tech company Jasani Solutions, which has grown to become a major player in the IT industry.

Throughout its history, the surname Jasani has been associated with individuals of diverse backgrounds and achievements, spanning fields such as military, philanthropy, law, arts, and business. While its origins can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, the name has since spread globally, carried by generations of Jasani families and individuals who have left their mark on various aspects of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jasani

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

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

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