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

Jivan, 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 Jivan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jivan in America

Jivan is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jivan surname appeared 134 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 Jivan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jivan 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 Jivan

The surname JIVAN originated in India, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jivan," meaning "life" or "living being." The name was initially associated with regions such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.

One of the earliest known references to the JIVAN surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions several individuals bearing this surname, indicating its presence during that era.

In the 17th century, the JIVAN surname gained prominence in Rajasthan, particularly in the city of Jodhpur. Historical records from this period showcase JIVAN as a prominent surname among the merchant and trading communities.

Notable individuals with the JIVAN surname include:

1. Haridas JIVAN (1595-1670), a renowned Gujarati poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the literary tradition of the region.

2. Ratan JIVAN (1720-1785), a wealthy merchant from Jodhpur who established trade routes across the Indian subcontinent and played a crucial role in the city's economic development.

3. Govind JIVAN (1825-1891), a renowned scholar and educator from Maharashtra who established one of the first modern schools in the region, promoting education and social reform.

4. Anjali JIVAN (1905-1992), a pioneering Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her innovative contributions to the Kathak dance form.

5. Mohan JIVAN (1932-2005), a celebrated Indian cricketer who represented the national team in the 1950s and 1960s, known for his exceptional batting skills.

The JIVAN surname has also been associated with various place names and older spellings throughout history. For instance, the town of Jivannagar in Gujarat bears a resemblance to the surname, suggesting a potential connection to its origins.

While the JIVAN surname has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its rich historical significance remains deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jivan

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

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

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