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

Sanichar, 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 Sanichar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sanichar in America

Sanichar is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sanichar surname appeared 275 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 Sanichar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sanichar 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 Sanichar

The surname Sanichar originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged around the 15th century during the Mughal era. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'sani' meaning Saturn and 'char' meaning movement, suggesting a connection to astrology or the movement of celestial bodies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sanichar can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar. It mentions a court official named Sanichar Khan, who served as a nobleman during Akbar's reign.

In the 17th century, a prominent Sikh warrior named Sanichar Singh played a significant role in defending the city of Anandpur Sahib against the Mughal forces. His bravery and loyalty to Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, are well documented in Sikh historical texts.

The name Sanichar also appears in several Persian manuscripts from the 18th century, indicating its widespread usage among the elite classes during the later Mughal period. One such reference is found in the memoirs of Nader Shah, the Shah of Persia, who mentions a courtier named Sanichar Beg.

In the 19th century, a renowned Punjabi poet and writer, Sanichar Das, gained recognition for his works exploring themes of spirituality and social commentary. His birth name was Sanichar Singh, and he lived from 1825 to 1898.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Sanichar was Sanichar Lal, a prominent landlord and philanthropist from the region of Amritsar in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and social welfare initiatives in his local community.

While the surname Sanichar has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Punjab region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sanichar

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

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

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