Umrani last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Umrani

A surname possibly derived from the Arabic word "Umran" meaning prosperity, civilization or culture.

Umrani, 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 Umrani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umrani in America

Umrani is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umrani surname appeared 139 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 Umrani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umrani 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank123796150436-19.43%
Count13910032.64%
Proportion per 100k0.050.0422.22%

The history of the last name Umrani

The surname UMRANI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Rajasthan. It is a variation of the name "Umra," which has its roots in the Arabic language and means "life" or "long life."

The earliest recorded instances of the name UMRANI can be traced back to the 12th century, during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate. It is likely that the name was adopted by members of the ruling class or nobility who were granted land and titles by the Sultans.

The name UMRANI gained prominence in the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire. Several historical records from this period mention individuals with this surname, including a notable Rajput warrior named Umrani Singh, who fought bravely in the Battle of Panipat in 1526.

In the 17th century, the UMRANI surname was associated with the Rajput clans of Rajasthan, particularly in the regions of Jodhpur and Bikaner. Some of the earliest known bearers of this name were landowners and members of the aristocracy.

One of the most famous individuals with the UMRANI surname was Maharaja Umrani Singh II, who ruled the princely state of Jodhpur from 1679 to 1689. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of the arts.

Another notable figure was Thakur Umrani Singh, a Rajput chieftain from the city of Bikaner, who played a significant role in the battles against the Mughal Empire in the 18th century.

During the 19th century, the UMRANI surname spread beyond Rajasthan, as members of the community migrated to other parts of India. Some prominent individuals from this era include Rao Umrani Singh, a landowner and philanthropist from the state of Uttar Pradesh, and Shri Umrani Singh Rathore, a influential politician and social reformer from Rajasthan.

As the UMRANI surname continued to gain recognition, it was also adopted by individuals from other communities who were inspired by its association with nobility and valor. Today, the name can be found across various regions of India and among people of diverse backgrounds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umrani

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

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 Umrani was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Black Only46.04%64
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only46.04%64
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
Hispanic Origin(S)%(S)

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 Umrani has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White(S)%(S)%(S)%
Black46.04%55.00%-17.74%
Asian and Pacific Islander46.04%37.00%21.77%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0.00%0.00%
Two or More Races(S)%(S)%(S)%
Hispanic(S)%(S)%(S)%

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

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