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

Shroff, 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 Shroff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shroff in America

Shroff is the 23283rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shroff surname appeared 1,094 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 Shroff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shroff 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 Shroff

The surname SHROFF has its origins in India, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "sarraf," which means "money changer" or "banker." In India, the Shroffs were a community of bankers and money lenders who played a crucial role in facilitating trade and commerce.

The name was initially associated with the wealthy and influential families involved in banking and financial activities. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the Mughal era, such as the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative manual commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname SHROFF was Virji Vorah Shroff, a prominent banker and financier who lived in the 17th century. He was renowned for his wealth and influence, and his family played a significant role in the financial affairs of the Mughal Empire.

In the 18th century, the SHROFF family gained prominence in the city of Surat, a major trading hub in western India. Govindram Shroff, born in 1736, was a prominent banker and merchant in Surat, known for his philanthropic activities and involvement in the city's affairs.

During the British colonial period in India, the SHROFF community continued to play a vital role in the financial sector. Nathubhai Shroff, born in 1833, was a prominent banker and businessman in Bombay (now Mumbai). He established one of the earliest modern banking institutions in the city and was instrumental in shaping the financial landscape of the region.

Another notable figure with the surname SHROFF was Jamnadas Shroff, born in 1875. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to education and social welfare initiatives in India.

Over the centuries, the SHROFF name has been associated with wealth, banking, and finance, reflecting the community's historical role in these sectors. While the surname has its roots in India, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shroff

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

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

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