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

Nani, 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 Nani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nani in America

Nani is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nani surname appeared 255 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 Nani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nani 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 Nani

The surname NANI is believed to have originated in India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "nani," which means "mother's sister" or "grandmother." The name is commonly found among people of Indian descent, particularly those from the northern and central regions of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NANI surname can be traced back to the 16th century. In the Ain-i-Akbari, a detailed historical account written during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, there is a mention of a nobleman named Nani Khan, who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court.

Another notable historical figure bearing the NANI surname was Nani Palkhivala, a renowned Indian jurist and economist who lived from 1920 to 2002. He is remembered for his significant contributions to the fields of law and public policy, and for his unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy and civil liberties.

The NANI surname has also been associated with various place names in India. For instance, there is a village called Nani Dhamori in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which may have been named after an individual with the NANI surname or derived from a similar word in a local dialect.

In the realm of art and culture, one noteworthy individual with the NANI surname was Nani Palkiwala, an Indian painter and sculptor who lived from 1908 to 1989. He was known for his vibrant and expressive artwork, which often depicted scenes from Indian mythology and folklore.

Another prominent figure with the NANI surname was Nani Bhushan, an Indian classical vocalist and composer who lived from 1938 to 2005. He was a renowned exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music and made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of this art form.

It is important to note that while the NANI surname is predominantly found in India, it may also be present in other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent, where it has held significance for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nani

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

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

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