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

Meghani, 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 Meghani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meghani in America

Meghani is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meghani surname appeared 356 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 Meghani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Meghani 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 Meghani

The surname "MEGHANI" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "megh," meaning "cloud" or "rain," which indicates that the name may have been associated with individuals or communities that lived in regions where rainfall played a significant role in their livelihoods or cultural practices.

The earliest known records of the surname "MEGHANI" can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the Gujarati region. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been linked to certain occupations or professions related to agriculture or weather prediction during that time period.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname "MEGHANI" was Dayaram Meghani, a prominent Gujarati poet and writer who lived from 1875 to 1947. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Gujarati literature and played a crucial role in promoting the use of the Gujarati language during the Indian independence movement.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname "MEGHANI" was Kanubhai Meghani, a renowned Gujarati writer and social reformer who lived from 1901 to 1984. He was actively involved in the Indian independence struggle and worked tirelessly to promote education and social upliftment in rural Gujarat.

In the realm of classical Indian music, the name "MEGHANI" is associated with Ghulam Rasool Meghani, a celebrated vocalist and composer who lived from 1924 to 1973. He was renowned for his contributions to the Sindhi and Gujarati music traditions and is considered a pioneering figure in the development of modern Sindhi music.

The surname "MEGHANI" has also been associated with various place names and locations within Gujarat, such as Meghani Nagar, a residential area in the city of Ahmedabad, and Meghani Taluka, an administrative division in the Surat district of Gujarat.

It is worth noting that while the surname "MEGHANI" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, individuals bearing this name have since migrated and settled in various parts of the world, contributing to the rich cultural diversity of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meghani

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

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

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