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

Lalani, 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 Lalani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lalani in America

Lalani is the 21260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lalani surname appeared 1,233 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 Lalani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lalani 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 Lalani

The surname LALANI has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

The name LALANI is derived from the Sanskrit word "lalan," which means "to nurture" or "to foster." It is likely that the name was initially associated with individuals who worked as caregivers, nurses, or those responsible for nurturing and raising children.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LALANI can be found in the ancient Hindu texts known as the Puranas, which date back to the 5th century CE. The name is mentioned in the context of a sage or rishi who was revered for his wisdom and teachings.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over vast parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the name LALANI appears in several historical records and documents. One notable figure was Lalani Bai, a courtesan and poet who lived in the 17th century and was renowned for her literary contributions.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual named Lalani Khush Dil served as a military commander and advisor to the Nawab of Awadh, a princely state in northern India. His bravery and strategic acumen were widely respected, and he played a significant role in several military campaigns.

Another historical figure bearing the surname LALANI was Lalani Prem Chand, a social reformer and educator who lived in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and advocating for the education of underprivileged children, particularly girls.

The name LALANI is also associated with several place names in India, such as Lalani Village in Gujarat and Lalani Chowk, a marketplace in the city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. These place names likely originated from individuals or families with the surname LALANI who settled in those areas.

Throughout history, the surname LALANI has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, warriors, and social activists. While the name has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lalani

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

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

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