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

Singhvi, 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 Singhvi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Singhvi in America

Singhvi is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Singhvi surname appeared 140 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 Singhvi.

The history of the last name Singhvi

The surname SINGHVI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions of India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Singha," which means "lion," and the suffix "vi" indicates a person belonging to or associated with a particular group or profession.

The earliest recorded instances of the SINGHVI surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was primarily used by members of the Rajput warrior class and other influential families in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. The name was often associated with individuals who held positions of power and authority, such as rulers, military commanders, and administrative officials.

One of the earliest known references to the SINGHVI surname can be found in the historical records of the Mewar kingdom, which ruled over parts of present-day Rajasthan from the 6th to the 20th century. These records mention several prominent individuals bearing the SINGHVI name, including Rana Pratap Singhvi, a renowned military leader who fought against the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

Another notable figure with the SINGHVI surname was Rao Viram Singhvi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. He was widely respected for his contributions to literature and is credited with writing several influential works in Sanskrit and Hindi.

In the 18th century, the SINGHVI name gained further prominence when Rao Baji Rao Singhvi served as the Prime Minister of the Maratha Empire, one of the most powerful dynasties in Indian history. His descendants continued to hold influential positions within the Maratha court and played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the region.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, several individuals with the SINGHVI surname made notable contributions in various fields, including politics, literature, and social reform. One such figure was Laxmi Narayan Singhvi, a prominent lawyer and politician who served as the President of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the country's constitution.

Another notable SINGHVI was Vidya Dhar Singhvi, a renowned scholar and educationist who founded several educational institutions in Rajasthan and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and education among the underprivileged sections of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Singhvi

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

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 Singhvi 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.

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

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