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

Vaswani, 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 Vaswani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaswani in America

Vaswani is the 44034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaswani surname appeared 489 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 Vaswani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaswani 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 Vaswani

The surname Vaswani is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Gujarat. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vaswani,' which refers to a person who belongs to the Vaishya community, one of the four traditional social classes in Hinduism.

The earliest known record of the name Vaswani can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in local administrative records and historical manuscripts from the region. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Shantidas Vaswani, a prominent merchant and philanthropist who lived in the city of Surat during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Vaswani gained prominence as the family established itself as a prominent business community in Gujarat. Several members of the Vaswani family were involved in trade and commerce, and their influence extended across various parts of the region.

One notable figure from this period was Jayantilal Vaswani, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Ahmedabad during the late 17th century. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the economic and social life of Gujarat in the subsequent centuries.

As the Vaswani community prospered and spread across India, the surname became associated with various place names and regional variations. For instance, in the state of Maharashtra, the name is often spelled as 'Vasvani,' while in certain parts of Rajasthan, it is spelled as 'Vasavani.'

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Vaswani have made significant contributions in various fields. One such individual was Sadhu Vaswani (1879-1966), a renowned spiritual leader and philosopher who founded the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, an organization dedicated to promoting non-violence and universal brotherhood.

Another notable figure was Jamnadas Vaswani (1897-1977), a prominent lawyer and freedom fighter who played an active role in India's independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and was involved in drafting the country's constitution.

In the field of literature, Krishnalal Vaswani (1908-1992) was a celebrated Gujarati writer and poet, known for his contributions to the Gujarati language and literature. His works explored themes of spirituality, social reform, and human values.

Lastly, Kusum Vaswani (1918-2004) was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in popularizing and promoting the Kathak dance form, both nationally and internationally, and was the recipient of several prestigious awards and honors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaswani

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

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

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