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

Sahani, 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 Sahani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sahani in America

Sahani is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sahani surname appeared 125 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 Sahani.

The history of the last name Sahani

The surname "SAHANI" is believed to have originated in India, with its roots traced back to the 16th century or earlier. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sahani," which means "a small dish or bowl." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with artisans or craftspeople involved in the production of these utensils.

In the historical records of the Indian subcontinent, variations of the name "SAHANI" can be found in several ancient texts and manuscripts. One such reference appears in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This record mentions a person named "Sahani" who held a prominent position in the imperial court.

The earliest known individual bearing the surname "SAHANI" was Govind Sahani, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the late 15th century. His works, including a collection of poems titled "Sahani Granthavali," have been preserved and studied by literary scholars.

In the 17th century, Raghunath Sahani, a skilled architect, gained recognition for his contributions to the construction of several notable temples and palaces in the region of Rajasthan. His masterpiece was the Govind Dev Ji Temple in Jaipur, which remains a celebrated architectural marvel.

During the 18th century, Pandit Vishnu Sahani was a highly respected philosopher and teacher who authored several influential treatises on Hindu philosophy and spirituality. His works were widely circulated and studied by scholars throughout India.

In the 19th century, Shyamji Krishna Sahani, born in 1857, was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He advocated for the rights of marginalized communities and worked tirelessly to promote education and social upliftment.

It is worth noting that while the name "SAHANI" may have originated in India, it has since been adopted by individuals and families across various regions and cultures, each with their own unique histories and stories associated with the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sahani

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

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

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