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

Kamani, 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 Kamani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamani in America

Kamani is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamani surname appeared 193 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 Kamani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamani 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 Kamani

The surname Kamani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Kamana," which means "desire" or "longing." The name can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was used by members of the Brahmin caste in Gujarat.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kamani can be found in the "Rajput Prakash," a historical text written in the 16th century. The text mentions a Rajput warrior named Kamani Singh, who was renowned for his bravery and military prowess.

In the 17th century, the Kamani family was known to have settled in the city of Surat, which was a major trading hub during that time. The family was involved in the textile trade and became quite prosperous. One notable member of the family was Shantidas Kamani, a wealthy merchant who lived from 1685 to 1756.

The Kamani name also appears in several ancient manuscripts and records from Gujarat, such as the "Bhavnagar Gazetteer" and the "Kathiawar Gazetteer." These texts provide insights into the history and social standing of the Kamani community in the region.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Kamani. One such person was Pragji Kamani (1828-1892), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who established the Kamani Saheb Library in Surat.

Another important figure was Jamnadas Kamani (1892-1979), a successful industrialist and founder of the Kamani Group of Companies. He was also a philanthropist and established several educational institutions in India.

In the field of arts and literature, Bhavanidas Kamani (1902-1988) was a renowned poet and writer who made significant contributions to Gujarati literature. He was honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, in 1976.

Motilal Kamani (1909-1994) was a prominent businessman and industrialist who played a crucial role in the development of the textile industry in India. He was also a active philanthropist and established several educational and healthcare institutions.

Lastly, Lalitaben Kamani (1921-2010) was a notable social worker and philanthropist who dedicated her life to the empowerment of women and underprivileged communities. She received several awards and honors for her contributions to society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamani

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

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

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