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

Sareen, 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 Sareen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sareen in America

Sareen is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sareen surname appeared 320 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 Sareen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sareen 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 Sareen

The surname "SAREEN" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern region of Punjab. The name is thought to derive from the Sanskrit word "sarani," which means "stream" or "rivulet." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near a small river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SAREEN" can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it appears as a reference to individuals or families residing in the vicinity of water bodies. However, the exact time period when this surname first came into use is difficult to pinpoint with certainty.

During the medieval era, the Sareen surname was particularly prominent among the Khatri community, which was a influential trading and mercantile group in northern India. Many historical records from this period, such as local tax registers and land ownership documents, contain references to individuals bearing the Sareen surname.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Bhai Sareen served as a devoted follower and disciple of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. His unwavering commitment to the Sikh faith and his association with the Guru earned him recognition and respect within the Sikh community.

During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the Sareen family played a significant role in the administration and governance of various regions in Punjab. Historical accounts mention several prominent Sareen individuals who held influential positions in the Mughal court and contributed to the cultural and political landscape of the time.

In the 18th century, a renowned Sareen figure named Bhai Mani Singh (1644-1734) emerged as a revered figure in Sikhism. He was a skilled calligrapher and scribe who dedicated his life to preserving and transcribing the sacred texts of the Sikh faith, including the Guru Granth Sahib.

Another notable Sareen figure was Sardar Jassa Singh Sareen (1718-1783), a valiant warrior and military leader who fought against the Afghan invaders and played a crucial role in establishing the Sikh Empire in the late 18th century.

In more recent times, the Sareen surname has been associated with individuals from various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. For instance, Kiran Sareen (born 1963) is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, while Simran Sareen (born 1988) is a successful Bollywood actress known for her roles in various Hindi films.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sareen

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

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

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