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

Lalwani, 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 Lalwani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lalwani in America

Lalwani is the 46647th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lalwani surname appeared 456 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 Lalwani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lalwani 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 Lalwani

The surname Lalwani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. It is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "lal," which means "red" or "crimson," and it is believed to have been associated with the trading of red dyes or pigments.

The earliest known references to the Lalwani surname can be found in historical records and manuscripts from the region, such as the Prabandhachintamani, a 14th-century literary work that mentions a merchant named Lalwani. The name was also prevalent among the Gujarati trading communities in the coastal cities of Surat and Khambhat, which were major hubs for maritime trade during the Mughal era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Lalwani surname was Shantidas Lalwani, a prominent merchant and philanthropist who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his charitable endeavors and contributed to the construction of several temples and educational institutions in Gujarat.

Another notable figure was Ambalal Lalwani, a successful businessman and trader who lived in the 18th century. He was involved in the trading of textiles and spices, and his name appears in various records and documents from that time period.

In the 19th century, Heeralal Lalwani, a wealthy merchant from Surat, gained fame for his philanthropy and support of educational institutions. He established several schools and colleges in the region, and his efforts were recognized by the British colonial authorities.

The Lalwani surname was also associated with the town of Lalwani, which is located in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. It is believed that some members of the Lalwani community may have originated from or resided in this town, contributing to the prevalence of the surname in the region.

Another notable figure was Shivlal Lalwani, a renowned scholar and author who lived in the early 20th century. He wrote extensively on Gujarati literature and culture, and his works are still celebrated today.

While the Lalwani surname has its roots in Gujarat, it has since spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical origins and associations of this surname remain closely tied to the western coastal region of India and its rich trading heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lalwani

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

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

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