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

Jhaveri, 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 Jhaveri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jhaveri in America

Jhaveri is the 27042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jhaveri surname appeared 896 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 Jhaveri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jhaveri 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 Jhaveri

The surname Jhaveri originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the western state of Gujarat. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jhavera," which means a small village or hamlet, suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals who hailed from a particular village or locality.

Jhaveri is a variant spelling of the more common "Jhaverī," which is a Gujarati surname traditionally associated with the Lohana community, a trading and mercantile group. The Lohanas played a significant role in maritime trade along the western coast of India and were known for their entrepreneurial spirit.

One of the earliest known references to the name Jhaveri can be found in the historical records of the Nagar Brahmins, a prominent community in Gujarat. These records, dating back to the 16th century, mention several individuals bearing the Jhaveri surname, indicating the name's long-standing presence in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Jhaveri include Jhaverbhai Patel (1833-1906), a prominent social reformer and educationist who played a pivotal role in establishing the first girls' school in Gujarat. Another prominent figure was Narottam Jhaveri (1885-1957), a renowned lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Bombay Legislative Council during the British Raj.

In the field of literature, Govardhanram Tripathi Jhaveri (1858-1947) was a celebrated Gujarati poet and playwright, known for his contributions to the Gujarati literary renaissance of the 19th century. Manubhai Jhaveri (1916-2005) was a distinguished architect who played a significant role in shaping the modern architectural landscape of Ahmedabad, Gujarat's largest city.

Additionally, the name Jhaveri has been associated with several prominent business families in Gujarat, particularly those involved in textile manufacturing and trading. One such family was the Jhaveri family of Ahmedabad, who established the Jhaveri Textile Mills in the early 20th century, which became one of the largest textile mills in the region.

It is worth noting that the surname Jhaveri has also been spelled in various ways throughout history, such as Jhavari, Jhawari, and Jhaweri, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the Gujarati cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jhaveri

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

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

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