2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lalchandani
A surname of Indian origin denoting a person associated with the business of trading precious stones or jewels.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Lalchandani. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lalchandani surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Lalchandani in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lalchandani, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.9%. The next largest groups are White (8.3%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lalchandani
The surname Lalchandani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western region of modern-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries.
The name Lalchandani is derived from the Sanskrit word "Lal," which means "ruby" or "red," and "Chandani," which translates to "moonlight" or "bright." This combination suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who possessed qualities such as beauty, radiance, or nobility.
While there are no known historical references to the name Lalchandani in ancient manuscripts or records, it is possible that the name was initially borne by individuals from the merchant or trading communities of the region. These communities often adopted surnames based on their professions, personal characteristics, or other distinguishing factors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lalchandani can be traced back to the 16th century, when a merchant named Lal Chand Lalchandani was mentioned in a trade document from the city of Multan, which is now located in modern-day Pakistan. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with commercial activities during that period.
In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Hari Ram Lalchandani was a respected scholar and poet from the city of Lahore, which was then part of the Mughal Empire. He authored several works of poetry and literature, contributing significantly to the literary landscape of his time.
Another notable individual with the surname Lalchandani was Shyam Lal Lalchandani, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 19th century. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and authored several treatises on the subject.
In the early 20th century, Govind Ram Lalchandani was a prominent social reformer and activist who championed the cause of education and women's rights in British India. He founded several schools and institutions dedicated to promoting literacy and empowering marginalized communities.
Lastly, Ratan Lal Lalchandani was a celebrated artist and painter from the city of Amritsar, known for his vibrant depictions of rural life and landscapes in the region. His works are celebrated for capturing the essence of Punjab's cultural heritage and have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across India.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the surname Lalchandani throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Indian culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lalchandani
Among Census respondents with the surname Lalchandani, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.9%. The next largest groups are White (8.3%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Lalchandani bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lalchandani surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander90.9% · 110
- White8.3% · 10
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lalchandani
Lalchandani appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,081 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 2,081 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lalchandani surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #141,309 | -1.5% |
| Count | 120 | 121 | 0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lalchandani bearers went from 120 to 121 (+0.8% change). The surname moved down 2,081 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #141,309.
FAQ
Lalchandani surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lalchandani?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Lalchandani. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Lalchandani?
Lalchandani ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Lalchandani. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lalchandani.
Has Lalchandani become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lalchandani went from 120 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 1 (+0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Lalchandani?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lalchandani, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.9%. The next largest groups are White (8.3%) and Two or More Races (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lalchandani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lalchandani appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (90.9%), White (8.3%), Two or More Races (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lalchandani (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lalchandani mean?
A surname of Indian origin denoting a person associated with the business of trading precious stones or jewels. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lalchandani (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Lalchandani?
Find out how common the surname Lalchandani is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.