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

Ukani, 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 Ukani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ukani in America

Ukani is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ukani surname appeared 149 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 Ukani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ukani 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 Ukani

The surname UKANI has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "ukani," which means "one who speaks eloquently" or "an orator."

The earliest recorded instances of the UKANI surname can be traced back to ancient manuscripts and inscriptions found in various parts of Gujarat. One notable example is the Khambhat Copper Plate Inscription, dated around 1092 CE, which mentions a person named "Ukanideva" who was a renowned scholar and poet.

During the 13th century, the UKANI surname gained prominence as several members of the family held influential positions in the court of the Solanki dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan. One such individual was Vishaladeva UKANI, who served as the chief minister to King Kumarapala in the early 13th century.

As the centuries passed, the UKANI name continued to be associated with scholars, poets, and intellectuals. In the 16th century, Dharamadasa UKANI, born in 1528, was a renowned scholar of Sanskrit literature and authored several works on philosophy and grammar.

Another notable figure from the UKANI lineage was Shivadasa UKANI, who lived in the late 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of the Maratha ruler Shivaji and served as a diplomat and advisor.

The UKANI surname has also been linked to several place names in Gujarat, such as the village of Ukani near Bhavnagar, which may have derived its name from the family's presence in the area.

Among the more recent historical figures with the UKANI surname is Naranji UKANI, born in 1854, who was a renowned educator and social reformer. He played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for the rights of the underprivileged in Gujarat.

Throughout history, the UKANI surname has been associated with a rich legacy of scholarship, literary achievements, and intellectual pursuits, reflecting its origins as a name attributed to eloquent speakers and orators.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ukani

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

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

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