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

Jumani, 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 Jumani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jumani in America

Jumani is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jumani surname appeared 125 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 Jumani.

The history of the last name Jumani

The surname "JUMANI" is of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region of northern India and Pakistan. This name can be traced back to the 16th century and is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Juman," which means "gambler" or "risk-taker."

In the early days, the name "JUMANI" was predominantly found among the Khatri community, a Hindu trading caste known for their entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen. It is speculated that the name was given to individuals who exhibited a daring and adventurous nature in their professional pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "JUMANI" can be found in the Mughal Empire archives, where a merchant named Gopal Dass JUMANI is mentioned as a prominent trader during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

During the 18th century, the JUMANI family gained prominence in the city of Multan, which was a major trading hub along the ancient Silk Road. Several members of the family were influential merchants and landowners, and their names can be found in various historical documents and records from that period.

In the 19th century, a renowned scholar and poet named Bhagwan Das JUMANI made significant contributions to Punjabi literature. Born in 1820, his works are still widely studied and celebrated for their literary merit and cultural significance.

Another notable figure was Sardar Bahadur Sohan Singh JUMANI, a prominent military leader and landowner from Punjab who played a crucial role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company. He was born in 1812 and his bravery and leadership during the rebellion earned him recognition and respect.

In more recent times, Dr. Satya Prakash JUMANI, born in 1928, was a renowned physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He served as the Director of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to science.

While the surname "JUMANI" may have originated from a specific region and community, it has since spread across various parts of India and Pakistan, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in diverse fields ranging from business and academia to literature and governance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jumani

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

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

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