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

Ranis, 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 Ranis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ranis in America

Ranis is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ranis surname appeared 133 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 Ranis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ranis 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 Ranis

The surname RANIS is believed to have originated in India, where it was likely derived from the Sanskrit word "rani," meaning "queen" or "princess." It is thought to have first appeared as a surname during the medieval period, when it was commonly used to indicate a person's high social status or connection to royalty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RANIS can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century Persian manuscript that served as an administrative and statistical record of the Mughal Empire. The document mentions a "Rani Sahiba," who was a prominent figure in the court of Emperor Akbar.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the RANIS surname became more widespread in various parts of India, particularly in the northern regions of the country. Several notable individuals bearing this name emerged during this time, including Rani Durgavati (1524-1567), a powerful Hindu queen who ruled over the Gondwana kingdom and was renowned for her military prowess and courage in battle.

Another historical figure of note was Rani Lakshmibai (1828-1858), the queen of the Indian princely state of Jhansi. She played a pivotal role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, leading her troops against British forces and becoming a symbol of resistance and bravery.

In the 19th century, the RANIS surname also appeared in various historical records and documents related to the British Raj in India. One prominent individual from this era was Rani Avantibai (1835-1858), the queen regent of the princely state of Rampur, who was highly respected for her administrative skills and support for education.

Rani Gaidinliu (1915-1993), a prominent Naga spiritual leader and political activist, was another notable figure who bore the RANIS surname. She played a significant role in the Naga independence movement and was ultimately awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Padma Bhushan, for her contributions.

While the RANIS surname has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply tied to the Indian subcontinent and the legacy of its royal and influential figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ranis

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

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

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