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

Sadarangani, 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 Sadarangani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sadarangani in America

Sadarangani is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sadarangani surname appeared 178 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 Sadarangani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sadarangani 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 Sadarangani

The surname Sadarangani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. It is believed to be derived from the village of Sadri, located near the city of Jamnagar. The name is thought to have originated during the medieval period, when many communities adopted surnames based on their place of origin or occupation.

The earliest records of the Sadarangani surname can be traced back to the 16th century, where it is mentioned in several local records and manuscripts. One such reference is found in a land grant document from the Jadeja rulers of Jamnagar, dated 1587, which mentions a family with the surname Sadarangani.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Sadarangani community became prominent in the textile trade, with many members establishing successful businesses in various parts of Gujarat and surrounding regions. Notable individuals from this period include Khetsi Sadarangani (1742-1812), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Jamnagar, and Virji Sadarangani (1789-1867), a renowned textile trader who established a successful business empire spanning across western India.

As the British Raj expanded in the 19th century, some members of the Sadarangani community ventured beyond India, establishing trade connections and settling in various parts of the British Empire. One such individual was Khimji Sadarangani (1826-1902), who migrated to Zanzibar in the 1850s and became a prominent figure in the local trading community.

In more recent times, the Sadarangani surname has spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields. Some notable examples include:

1. Suresh Sadarangani (born 1945), a renowned Indian businessman and philanthropist, founder of the Sadarangani Group.
2. Vipul Sadarangani (born 1968), an Indian film producer and director known for his work in Bollywood.
3. Karan Sadarangani (born 1982), an Indian-American entrepreneur and technology investor based in Silicon Valley.
4. Priti Sadarangani (born 1972), a British solicitor and legal expert, appointed as a judge in the High Court of England and Wales in 2021.
5. Anjali Sadarangani (born 1979), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018.

While the Sadarangani surname has its roots in Gujarat, India, it has now become a global name, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions across various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sadarangani

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

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

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