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

Varshney, 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 Varshney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varshney in America

Varshney is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varshney surname appeared 342 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 Varshney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varshney 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 Varshney

The surname Varshney has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 11th to 13th centuries CE.

The name Varshney is derived from the Sanskrit word "Varshneya," which means "descendant of Vrishni," a prominent clan mentioned in ancient Hindu texts. The Vrishni clan played a significant role in the epic Mahabharata and was known for its association with Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism.

In ancient Sanskrit manuscripts and inscriptions, the name Varshneya was often used to refer to individuals belonging to the Vrishni clan or those claiming descent from this illustrious lineage. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved, and variants like Varshney emerged as common surnames.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Varshney can be found in the Rajput chronicles of the 16th century, where it was used to identify members of the warrior class who traced their ancestry to the Vrishni clan. During this period, the Varshney surname was predominantly found in the regions of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of modern-day Haryana.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Varshney. One such figure was Thakur Jai Singh Varshney (1688-1743), a renowned Rajput warrior and astronomer who served as the Raja of Amber (now Jaipur) and was instrumental in establishing the city of Jaipur.

Another prominent Varshney was Pandit Shri Ram Sharma Varshney (1876-1957), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of ancient Hindu texts and literature.

In the field of literature, Shyam Sundar Varshney (1912-1988) was a celebrated Hindi poet and writer, known for his lyrical works and contributions to the Chhayavad literary movement in the 20th century.

More recently, Jagmohan Varshney (1934-2012) was a respected Indian politician and statesman who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and played a pivotal role in the development of the national capital.

It is worth mentioning that the name Varshney has also been associated with places and villages in various parts of northern India, such as Varshney Khera in Uttar Pradesh and Varshney Ka Bas in Rajasthan, further highlighting the historical significance and geographical spread of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varshney

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

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

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