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

Rehmani, 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 Rehmani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rehmani in America

Rehmani is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rehmani surname appeared 120 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 Rehmani.

The history of the last name Rehmani

The surname Rehmani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions that are now part of modern-day Pakistan and India. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Rahman," which means "the Most Merciful," and is one of the names of God in Islamic tradition.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rehmani can be traced back to the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire period in South Asia. The Mughals were known for their patronage of arts, literature, and culture, and it is likely that the name Rehmani was adopted by individuals or families who held positions of significance within the imperial courts or religious institutions of that era.

One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the surname Rehmani was Mirza Rehmani, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556-1605). Mirza Rehmani's works were highly regarded and celebrated for their literary merits and philosophical depth.

Another notable individual with the surname Rehmani was Hafiz Rehmani, a revered Sufi saint and spiritual leader who lived in the 17th century. Hafiz Rehmani's teachings and influence were widespread, and his disciples established various Sufi orders and institutions that continue to exist today.

In the 18th century, the name Rehmani gained prominence in the region of Punjab, where several families adopted the surname. One such family was the Rehmani clan from the city of Sialkot, which produced several notable scholars, writers, and administrators during the Sikh and British colonial periods.

During the 19th century, Maulana Muhammad Rehmani (1817-1891), a renowned Islamic scholar and reformist, made significant contributions to the revival of Islamic education and the propagation of Islamic teachings in the Indian subcontinent. His works and teachings had a lasting impact on the intellectual and religious landscape of the region.

In more recent times, Abdul Qadir Rehmani (1903-1986) was a prominent political figure and advocate for the rights of the Sindhi people in what is now Pakistan. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Sindhi language and culture, and his efforts were instrumental in the recognition of Sindhi as an official language in Pakistan.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Rehmani throughout history, but the name has a rich and diverse heritage that spans centuries and reflects the cultural and religious traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rehmani

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

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 Rehmani 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.

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

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