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

Vorasane, 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 Vorasane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vorasane in America

Vorasane is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vorasane surname appeared 238 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 Vorasane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vorasane 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 Vorasane

The surname VORASANE is believed to have originated in the region of Rajasthan, India, sometime during the 13th or 14th century. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit word "vara," meaning "excellent" or "noble," and "asana," meaning "seat" or "throne." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals of high social standing or nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VORASANE can be found in ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the Mewar region of Rajasthan, where it was traditionally spelled as "Vorasana." These records indicate that members of the VORASANE family held influential positions within the royal court of the Mewar Kingdom during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, there are mentions of a prominent figure named Rana Pratap Singh VORASANE (1540-1597), who was a renowned Rajput warrior and the ruler of Mewar. He is celebrated for his bravery and resistance against the Mughal Empire, particularly in the famous Battle of Haldighati.

Another notable individual with the surname VORASANE was Maharaja Fateh Singh (1849-1930), who ruled the princely state of Kishangarh in Rajasthan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a progressive ruler known for his patronage of the arts and for modernizing his kingdom.

The name VORASANE can also be found in historical records from the neighboring regions of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, suggesting that members of this family may have migrated or established branches in these areas over time.

One intriguing reference comes from the 17th century, where a manuscript mentions a skilled architect named Vishnu Das VORASANE, who was credited with the design and construction of several iconic temples and palaces in the city of Udaipur, the capital of Mewar.

Throughout its history, the surname VORASANE has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including rulers, warriors, artists, and craftsmen. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Rajasthan, the name has since spread to other parts of India and beyond, with families bearing this surname making significant contributions to their respective communities and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vorasane

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

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

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