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

Makhijani, 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 Makhijani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makhijani in America

Makhijani is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makhijani surname appeared 176 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 Makhijani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Makhijani 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 Makhijani

The surname Makhijani is of Indian origin and can be traced back to the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period, particularly in areas that now fall within the modern states of Punjab and Haryana.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Makhijani can be found in historical documents from the 16th century, where it was often spelled as "Makhiajani" or "Makhiyajani." These variations likely stem from the Sanskrit word "makhi," which means "fly" or "insect," indicating that the name may have been derived from an occupation or profession related to the handling or study of flies or insects.

During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the Makhijani surname gained prominence in various parts of northern India. Records from this period suggest that individuals bearing this name held positions of importance, ranging from scholars and intellectuals to administrators and diplomats.

One notable figure from this time was Shamsuddin Makhijani, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. His poetic works and literary contributions earned him significant recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

In the 18th century, the Makhijani family played a significant role in the region of Patiala, which was then ruled by the Sikh dynasty. Historical accounts mention Diwan Parmanand Makhijani, who served as a high-ranking official and advisor to the Maharaja of Patiala during the late 1700s.

Another prominent individual with the Makhijani surname was Raja Tej Singh Makhijani, a renowned military leader and statesman from the early 19th century. He served as the Prime Minister of the princely state of Patiala and was instrumental in modernizing the state's administration and military forces.

As the British Empire expanded its influence in India during the 19th century, several individuals with the Makhijani surname rose to prominence in various fields, including literature, politics, and education. One such figure was Lala Hansraj Makhijani, a renowned educationist and social reformer who founded several educational institutions in Punjab in the late 19th century.

Throughout history, the Makhijani surname has been associated with various regions and place names in northern India, such as Patiala, Ludhiana, and Ambala, where the name has deep roots and a long-standing presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makhijani

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Makhijani, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!