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

Jiwani, 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 Jiwani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jiwani in America

Jiwani is the 30303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jiwani surname appeared 772 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 Jiwani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jiwani 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 Jiwani

The surname "JIWANI" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Sindh, which is now a part of modern-day Pakistan. It is thought to have its roots in the Sindhi language, which is spoken in this region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "JIWANI" can be traced back to the 16th century, where it was mentioned in various historical documents and records from the region. It is believed that the name was initially derived from a place name or a village, as was often the case with many surnames during that time period.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the surname "JIWANI" was recorded in various administrative documents and records. This suggests that individuals bearing this name held positions of importance or were landowners in the region.

One notable figure with the surname "JIWANI" was Mir Jiwani (1790-1858), a renowned poet and scholar from Sindh. He was highly regarded for his contributions to Sindhi literature and his works are still studied and celebrated today.

Another historical figure with the surname "JIWANI" was Mirza Jiwani (1810-1872), a prominent trader and merchant who played a significant role in the economic development of Sindh during the 19th century.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as people from the Indian subcontinent began migrating to other parts of the world, the surname "JIWANI" also spread to various regions. One such individual was Karam Jiwani (1885-1961), a successful businessman who established a trading company in East Africa.

During the 20th century, individuals with the surname "JIWANI" made significant contributions in various fields. Notably, Naseer Jiwani (1920-1995) was a renowned journalist and writer who played a pivotal role in the development of Sindhi literature and journalism.

Another notable figure was Fatima Jiwani (1938-2020), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist who dedicated her life to promoting education and empowering women in Pakistan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jiwani

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

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

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