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

Kabani, 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 Kabani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kabani in America

Kabani is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kabani surname appeared 291 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 Kabani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kabani 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 Kabani

The surname Kabani is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat, India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kabana," which means "farmer" or "cultivator." This suggests that the name Kabani was initially associated with individuals who worked in agriculture or were involved in farming activities.

Historically, the name Kabani can be traced back to the 16th century, and it appears in several ancient records and manuscripts from that period. One notable reference is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a comprehensive work commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which documents the administrative and socio-economic conditions of the Mughal Empire during his reign.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Kabani can be found in the "Mirat-i-Ahmadi," a Persian historical text written by Ali Muhammad Khan in the 16th century. This work mentions several individuals bearing the surname Kabani, indicating that the name was prevalent in that region during that time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Kabani was Rana Kabani, a prominent landowner and agriculturist who lived in the village of Vanthali, Gujarat, in the late 16th century. Records show that he played a significant role in the local community and helped establish several irrigation systems and agricultural practices in the region.

Another notable figure was Mohandas Kabani, a respected scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. He is known for his contributions to Gujarati literature and his compositions on various subjects, including philosophy, religion, and social issues.

In the 18th century, Ratan Kabani, a successful merchant and trader, established a flourishing business empire that spanned across the Indian subcontinent. His trade routes extended from Gujarat to the ports of the Arabian Peninsula, and he was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Jayantilal Kabani, a social reformer and educator, dedicated his life to promoting education and advocating for women's rights. He established several schools and educational institutions in Gujarat and played a pivotal role in raising awareness about the importance of education, particularly for girls and women.

Another prominent individual with the surname Kabani was Anandibai Kabani, a pioneering physician who lived in the late 19th century. She was one of the first Indian women to receive a degree in Western medicine and paved the way for future generations of female doctors in India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kabani

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

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

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