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

Keswani, 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 Keswani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keswani in America

Keswani is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keswani surname appeared 334 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 Keswani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Keswani 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 Keswani

The surname Keswani has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have originated in the state of Rajasthan or Punjab, where it was initially used as a caste or community name.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Keswani surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in local tax records and land registries. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Kesawani" or "Kesavani," reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations.

Some historians suggest that the name Keswani may have derived from the Sanskrit word "Keshava," which is one of the names of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. This could indicate that the surname was initially associated with individuals who were devotees or followers of Lord Vishnu, or those who belonged to a specific community or caste related to the worship of this deity.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Keswani surname gained prominence in various parts of northern India, particularly in the regions of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this period, including Keswani Narain Das, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century and authored several works on Hindu philosophy and literature.

Another prominent figure with the Keswani surname was Keswani Harinath Rai, a influential trader and businessman in the late 18th century. He established a successful trading network across northern India and was known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting educational institutions and religious organizations.

As the Keswani community expanded and migrated to different parts of the subcontinent, the surname also saw variations in its spelling. In some regions, it was written as "Keshwani" or "Keshwana," while in others, it was spelled as "Keshvani" or "Kesvani."

During the British colonial period, several Keswani individuals made significant contributions to various fields. One notable example was Keswani Shyam Lal, a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the British Indian judiciary during the late 19th century.

Another prominent figure was Keswani Mohan Singh, a revered military officer who served in the British Indian Army and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership during the First World War.

As time progressed, the Keswani surname spread across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, and members of the community established themselves in diverse professions, including academia, business, politics, and the arts. Today, the Keswani surname continues to be associated with a rich cultural heritage and a proud lineage that spans centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keswani

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

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

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