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

Kahin, 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 Kahin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kahin in America

Kahin is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kahin surname appeared 114 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 Kahin.

The history of the last name Kahin

The surname KAHIN is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century CE.

KAHIN is derived from the Persian word "kahin," which means "priest" or "cleric." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held religious or spiritual roles within their communities. The name's linguistic roots can also be traced back to the Arabic word "kahin," which carries a similar meaning.

Records indicate that the name KAHIN first appeared in various historical documents and texts from the region, such as court chronicles and local genealogies. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the "Akbarnama," a 16th-century biographical account of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, written by his court historian, Abul Fazl.

In the 14th century, a renowned Sufi saint and mystic named Hazrat Kahin Mian lived in the city of Multan, now part of modern-day Pakistan. His spiritual teachings and influence contributed to the spread of the name in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the KAHIN surname was Mir Kahin, a 17th-century poet and writer from the Kashmir region. He is renowned for his contributions to Kashmiri literature and for his poetic works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

During the 18th century, a Mughal military commander named Kahin Khan played a significant role in the battles against the Afghan forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali. His exploits and leadership during this period were recorded in various historical accounts of the time.

In the 19th century, Nawab Kahin Ali Khan was a prominent figure in the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad, a princely state in present-day India. He held influential positions and was known for his administrative skills and contributions to the region's governance.

As the name KAHIN spread across the Indian subcontinent, it became associated with various regions and communities. Over time, different spellings and variations of the name emerged, such as Kaheen, Kaheen, and Kahin, reflecting local linguistic and cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kahin

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

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 Kahin 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.

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

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