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

Sayani, 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 Sayani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sayani in America

Sayani is the 52619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sayani surname appeared 394 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 Sayani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sayani 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 Sayani

The surname Sayani originates from India, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Sayana," meaning "bed" or "resting place." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with those involved in the textile industry or those who provided accommodation services.

In the early historical records, the name Sayani appeared in various manuscripts and chronicles from the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions like Gujarat and Rajasthan. Some of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Jain literary works of the 15th century.

One notable mention of the Sayani name is in the writings of the renowned Indian poet and scholar, Amir Khusrau, who lived from 1253 to 1325 CE. He referenced a certain Sayani as a skilled calligrapher and artist during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate.

In the 16th century, the name Sayani was also found in the administrative records of the Mughal Empire, where individuals with this surname held positions as scribes and accountants in the imperial bureaucracy.

A prominent figure bearing the Sayani surname was Pandit Gopal Sayani, a distinguished scholar and author who lived in the 18th century. He wrote several treatises on Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, and his works were widely circulated across the subcontinent.

Another notable individual was Laxmi Sayani, a pioneering female journalist and social reformer from the early 20th century. She was born in 1891 and played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education in India.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Sayani name also appeared in various business records, indicating that members of this family were involved in trade and commerce, particularly in the textile industry.

It is worth mentioning that the Sayani surname has undergone slight variations in spelling over time, with alternative forms such as Sayania, Saiania, and Saiani being observed in historical documents.

While the Sayani name has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the majority of historical references and notable individuals associated with this surname can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sayani

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

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

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