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

Rupani, 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 Rupani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rupani in America

Rupani is the 48800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rupani surname appeared 432 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 Rupani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rupani 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 Rupani

The surname RUPANI is of Indian origin, specifically from the western state of Gujarat. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Rupani', which means 'one who deals in silver or money'.

The earliest known reference to the RUPANI surname can be found in a collection of ancient Gujarati manuscripts dating back to the 14th century. These manuscripts mention a wealthy merchant family with the surname RUPANI, who were involved in the silver and money-lending business in the city of Khambhat (formerly known as Cambay), a major trading port during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the RUPANI surname was Shantidas RUPANI, a prominent trader and financier who lived in the 16th century. He is mentioned in several historical records for his contributions to the local economy and for his philanthropic efforts in building temples and educational institutions.

In the 17th century, the RUPANI family expanded their business operations to other parts of Gujarat and neighboring regions. During this period, the name appears in various royal decrees and land records, indicating their influential status in society.

A notable figure from the 18th century was Govindram RUPANI, a wealthy banker and philanthropist who funded the construction of several public wells and rest houses for travelers in the city of Ahmedabad. He is also credited with establishing one of the first modern schools in the region.

In the 19th century, the RUPANI family continued to play a prominent role in the business and cultural life of Gujarat. One of the most renowned individuals with this surname was Ranchhodlal RUPANI, a renowned poet and scholar who wrote extensively on Gujarati literature and culture.

Throughout history, the RUPANI surname has been associated with individuals from diverse professions, including merchants, bankers, industrialists, academics, and artists. While the name originated from the silver and money-lending business, its bearers have made significant contributions to various aspects of society, both in India and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rupani

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

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

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