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

Virmani, 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 Virmani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Virmani in America

Virmani is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Virmani surname appeared 233 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 Virmani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Virmani 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 Virmani

The surname Virmani is of Indian origin, tracing its roots back to the Punjab region of northern India and eastern Pakistan. The name is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "vir," meaning brave or courageous, and "mani," meaning jewel or gem. This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were regarded as "gems of bravery" or "courageous jewels."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Virmani surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This historical text mentions a certain Mian Virmani, a prominent landowner and influential figure in the region during that era. Additionally, the Virmani name appears in several ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, further solidifying its long-standing presence in the subcontinent.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Gurdial Singh Virmani played a pivotal role in the Singh Sabha movement, which aimed to revive and reform the Sikh way of life. His contributions to this movement left an indelible mark on Sikh history and culture. Another prominent individual bearing the Virmani surname was Mohan Singh Virmani, a renowned Indian military officer who served in the British Indian Army during World War II and was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery and valor.

The Virmani name has also been associated with various geographical locations in the Punjab region. For instance, the village of Virmani, located in the Ludhiana district of Punjab, India, is believed to have derived its name from the Virmani clan that once inhabited the area. Similarly, the town of Virmanpura in the Firozpur district of Punjab is thought to have been named after the Virmani community residing there.

Another notable figure with the Virmani surname was Krishan Kumar Virmani, a distinguished Indian civil servant who served as the Chief Election Commissioner of India from 1972 to 1973. His contributions to upholding the integrity of the electoral process in India were widely acclaimed. In more recent times, Aamir Virmani, a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist of Indian descent, has made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and initiatives.

The Virmani surname has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Punjab region. Its association with bravery, valor, and nobility has persisted throughout the centuries, making it a distinct and celebrated name within the Indian diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Virmani

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

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

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