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

Sonawane, 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 Sonawane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sonawane in America

Sonawane is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sonawane surname appeared 105 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 Sonawane.

The history of the last name Sonawane

The surname "SONAWANE" has its origins in India, particularly in the western state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name "SONAWANE" is derived from the Marathi language, which is widely spoken in Maharashtra. It is likely that the name originated as a descriptive or occupational surname, indicating a connection to the profession of goldsmithing or working with precious metals.

In Marathi, the word "sona" means "gold," and the suffix "wane" or "vane" suggests a person engaged in a particular trade or occupation. Thus, "SONAWANE" may have initially referred to a goldsmith, a jeweler, or someone involved in the crafting or trading of gold and other precious metals.

While there are no definitive historical records mentioning the name "SONAWANE" in ancient manuscripts or chronicles, it is possible that the name appeared in local administrative documents or records related to trade and commerce during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "SONAWANE" can be traced back to the 16th century, when a prominent figure named Maloji Sonawane played a significant role in the military campaigns of the Maratha Empire under the leadership of Shivaji Maharaj.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name "SONAWANE" gained prominence in various parts of Maharashtra, particularly in the regions of Pune, Solapur, and Kolhapur. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this period, including:

1. Khanderao Sonawane (1680-1745), a renowned military leader and commander in the Maratha Empire.
2. Babaji Sonawane (1720-1785), a revered spiritual figure and saint from the Varkari tradition.
3. Malhari Sonawane (1750-1820), a prominent scholar and author of several literary works in Marathi.
4. Ramchandra Sonawane (1810-1875), a social reformer and advocate for women's education.
5. Laxmibai Sonawane (1835-1890), a courageous freedom fighter who participated in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British rule.

Over time, the name "SONAWANE" spread to other parts of India as people migrated and settled in different regions. While the name retains its historical connection to the goldsmithing trade, it has also become associated with various other professions and occupations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sonawane

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

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

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