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

Mirani, 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 Mirani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mirani in America

Mirani is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mirani surname appeared 189 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 Mirani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mirani 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 Mirani

The surname Mirani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of present-day Pakistan. The name is believed to have derived from the Persian word "Miran," which means "lord" or "prince."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mirani can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire. It is believed that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority or were closely associated with the ruling class.

In the historical records of the Mughal Empire, there are mentions of several prominent figures bearing the surname Mirani. One such individual was Mir Mirani, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the reign of Akbar the Great (1556-1605).

Another notable figure was Mirani Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707). Mirani Khan played a crucial role in various military campaigns and was known for his strategic acumen.

During the 18th century, the Mirani surname gained prominence in the region of Sindh, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan. The Mirani clan held significant influence and power in the area, and several members of the family served as local rulers or chieftains.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Mirani was Mir Fateh Ali Khan Mirani (1735-1812), who ruled over the princely state of Khairpur in Sindh. He was renowned for his patronage of arts, literature, and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of several notable buildings and monuments.

In the 19th century, the Mirani surname continued to be associated with notable figures in various fields. Sir Ghulam Hussain Mirani (1853-1921) was a prominent lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Bombay High Court.

As the Mirani surname spread across the Indian subcontinent, it also found its way into other regions, including present-day India and Bangladesh. While the name's origins can be traced back to Pakistan, individuals with the surname Mirani have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the subcontinent's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mirani

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

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

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