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

Moorjani, 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 Moorjani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moorjani in America

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

The Moorjani 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 Moorjani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moorjani 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 Moorjani

The surname Moorjani has its origins in India. It is believed to have originated in the western state of Gujarat, where it was commonly found among members of the Lohana community, a sub-caste of the Bania caste.

The name Moorjani is derived from the Gujarati word "moorji," which means a root or a plant. It is likely that the name was originally an occupational surname, referring to those who cultivated or traded in plants, herbs, or spices.

While there are no known historical references to the name Moorjani in ancient manuscripts or records, the earliest documented instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century in Gujarat. During this period, the Lohana community was prominent in trading and commerce, particularly in the spice trade, which may have contributed to the emergence of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Moorjani can be found in the records of the East India Company, which mention a merchant named Jayram Moorjani who traded in spices and textiles in the late 17th century.

Another notable individual with the surname Moorjani was Raghunath Moorjani, a wealthy philanthropist who lived in the 19th century and was known for his charitable contributions to educational institutions and social welfare initiatives in Gujarat.

In the 20th century, the name Moorjani gained further prominence with individuals such as Dhun Moorjani, a renowned classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in popularizing Indian dance forms in the West. She was born in 1921 and passed away in 2003.

Ramesh Moorjani, an Indian businessman and industrialist, was another notable figure who founded the Moorjani Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in textiles, chemicals, and real estate. He was born in 1919 and died in 2004.

Lastly, Usha Moorjani, a distinguished Indian actress, has been active in the film industry since the 1970s and is known for her roles in various Bollywood and regional language films.

While the name Moorjani is primarily found in India, particularly in Gujarat and among the Lohana community, it has also gained recognition globally due to the success and achievements of individuals bearing this surname in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moorjani

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

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

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