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

Sanghvi, 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 Sanghvi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanghvi in America

Sanghvi is the 35395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanghvi surname appeared 636 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 Sanghvi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanghvi 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 Sanghvi

The surname Sanghvi has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries AD. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "sangha," which means "association" or "community," combined with the suffix "vi," suggesting a connection or belonging to a particular group or community.

One of the earliest known references to the name Sanghvi can be found in historical records from the Solanki dynasty, which ruled over parts of Gujarat between the 10th and 13th centuries. These records mention individuals with the surname Sanghvi, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

The name Sanghvi is believed to have originated in the city of Diu, a former Portuguese colony located on the western coast of Gujarat. This region was known for its flourishing trade and mercantile activities, which may have contributed to the name's association with a particular community or guild of traders or merchants.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Sanghvi was Shantidas Sanghvi, a prominent merchant and philanthropist who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his charitable works and contributions to the local community in Diu.

Another notable figure in history bearing the surname Sanghvi was Nathuram Sanghvi, a freedom fighter and revolutionary who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century.

During the medieval and early modern periods, the Sanghvi surname was also associated with various religious and spiritual leaders. One such individual was Swami Sanghvi Ratnashri, a renowned spiritual guru and scholar who lived in the 17th century and authored several influential works on Jain philosophy and teachings.

In the realm of literature and arts, the name Sanghvi has been carried by several notable figures. One such person was Jayant Sanghvi, a celebrated Gujarati poet and playwright from the 19th century, renowned for his contribution to the Gujarati literary tradition.

Another individual of historical significance with the surname Sanghvi was Keshavlal Sanghvi, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in Gujarat during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the surname Sanghvi has its roots in the western Indian state of Gujarat and can be traced back to medieval times, it has since spread to other parts of India and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated and settled in various regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanghvi

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

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

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