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

Lakhani, 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 Lakhani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lakhani in America

Lakhani is the 13790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lakhani surname appeared 2,193 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lakhani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lakhani 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 Lakhani

The surname "LAKHANI" is of Indian origin, specifically from the region of Gujarat in western India. The name is believed to have derived from the word "Lakhania," which referred to a person from the town of Lakhani, located in the Surendranagar district of Gujarat.

Historically, the name can be traced back to the 16th century, when the Lakhani community was known for their expertise in the textile industry, particularly in the production and trading of cotton fabrics. The town of Lakhani was a hub for textile manufacturing, attracting skilled artisans and merchants from across the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "LAKHANI" can be found in the records of the East India Company, which had established trade relations with Gujarat in the 17th century. Merchants with the surname LAKHANI were actively involved in the export of textiles to Europe and other parts of the world.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Narottam LAKHANI (1710-1782) gained recognition as a successful textile merchant and philanthropist. He is credited with establishing several charitable institutions and supporting educational initiatives in the region.

Another notable individual with the surname LAKHANI was Ratan LAKHANI (1820-1895), a renowned cotton trader and industrialist. He played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in Gujarat and was instrumental in introducing modern machinery and techniques.

In the 20th century, the LAKHANI family continued to make their mark in various fields. Keshavlal LAKHANI (1904-1988) was a respected educator and founder of the Lakhani College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai, which has produced numerous business leaders and professionals.

Ramesh LAKHANI (1930-2017) was a distinguished lawyer and human rights activist who advocated for the rights of minorities and underprivileged communities in India. He received several accolades for his contributions, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.

Another prominent figure was Suresh LAKHANI (1945-2018), an accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist. He established the Lakhani Group, a diversified business conglomerate, and was actively involved in several charitable initiatives, supporting education, healthcare, and environmental causes.

The surname "LAKHANI" carries a rich heritage and has been associated with influential individuals who have contributed significantly to various fields, including commerce, industry, education, law, and philanthropy, particularly in the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lakhani

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

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

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