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

Sadhwani, 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 Sadhwani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sadhwani in America

Sadhwani is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sadhwani surname appeared 158 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 Sadhwani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sadhwani 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 Sadhwani

The surname Sadhwani originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "sadhu," which means a sage or a holy person, and "vani," which means speech or utterance. The name is thought to have been given to individuals who possessed the gift of eloquence or were known for their spiritual teachings.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Sadhwani can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and historical texts dating back to the 12th century. During this period, the name was primarily associated with scholars, philosophers, and religious leaders who played a significant role in shaping the cultural and intellectual landscape of the region.

One of the earliest known references to the name Sadhwani can be found in the works of the renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet, Kalidas Sadhwani (circa 5th century CE). His literary contributions, including the epic poems "Raghuvamsa" and "Kumarasambhava," are considered masterpieces of Sanskrit literature and have been widely studied and celebrated over the centuries.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Sadhwani was Swami Vivekananda Sadhwani (1863-1902), a influential Hindu monk and philosopher who played a pivotal role in introducing Vedanta philosophy to the Western world. His speeches and writings, particularly his address at the Parliament of the World's Religions in 1893, garnered widespread acclaim and inspired generations of spiritual seekers.

In the realm of art and culture, the name Sadhwani is associated with the renowned Indian classical singer and composer, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Sadhwani (1922-2011). He was a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists in the Hindustani classical music tradition.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname Sadhwani was Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Sadhwani (1919-1971), a pioneering Indian physicist and industrialist who played a pivotal role in the development of India's space program. He is widely credited with establishing the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

In more recent times, the name Sadhwani has been associated with notable individuals such as Rajesh Sadhwani, an Indian business executive and entrepreneur who co-founded the e-commerce platform Makemytrip.com, and Priya Sadhwani, an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer known for her innovative and contemporary interpretations of traditional dance forms.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sadhwani

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

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

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