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

Javeri, 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 Javeri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Javeri in America

Javeri is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Javeri surname appeared 123 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 Javeri.

The history of the last name Javeri

The surname Javeri has its origins in India, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "jávari," which means "cumin seed." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals involved in the trade or cultivation of cumin, a spice widely used in Indian cuisine.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Javeri can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions a person named Javeri as a nobleman in the court of the emperor.

During the Mughal period, the Javeris were known to be influential merchants and traders, particularly in the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Some historical accounts mention the Javeri family as being prominent in the textile trade, dealing in fine silks and cottons.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Javeri was Rai Bahadur Javeri, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from the city of Surat in Gujarat. He was known for his contributions to the development of educational institutions and public infrastructure in the region.

Another significant individual bearing the Javeri name was Sheth Madanmohan Javeri, a renowned businessman and industrialist from Bombay (now Mumbai) in the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in establishing the cotton textile industry in the city and was a prominent figure in the Indian business community of that era.

In more recent times, the Javeri surname has been associated with several accomplished personalities. One such individual is Suresh Javeri, a renowned Indian diplomat who served as India's Ambassador to various countries, including the United States and Mexico, during the latter half of the 20th century.

Another notable figure is Adi Javeri, a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She is renowned for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Kathak dance form and has received numerous awards and accolades for her work.

Lastly, Murad Javeri is a well-known Pakistani author and journalist who has written extensively on topics related to South Asian history, culture, and politics. His works have garnered critical acclaim and have been widely read both within and outside the region.

While the Javeri surname has its roots in India, it has now spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals of Indian origin who have settled in different countries over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Javeri

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

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 Javeri 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.

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

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