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

Kainth, 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 Kainth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kainth in America

Kainth is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kainth surname appeared 204 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 Kainth.

The history of the last name Kainth

The surname Kainth originates from the Indian subcontinent, particularly the northwest region of Punjab. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 15th or 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kantha," which means "throat" or "neck," possibly alluding to the occupation or physical characteristics of the family's ancestors.

Historically, the Kainth surname was predominantly found among the Khatri and Arora communities, which were involved in trading and mercantile activities. Some scholars also associate the name with the Rajput warrior class, suggesting it may have been adopted by those who migrated to the Punjab region during ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kainth surname can be found in the Mughal-era revenue records, known as the "Ain-i-Akbari," compiled during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. This document mentions several individuals with the Kainth surname, indicating their presence and social standing in the region during that period.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Hari Kainth played a significant role in the Sikh resistance against the Mughal Empire. He was a respected leader and military commander who fought alongside Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, a revered Sikh warrior and saint.

Another notable individual with the Kainth surname was Karam Kainth, a 19th-century Sikh scholar and poet. He authored several literary works, including the popular "Karam Prakash," which highlighted the teachings and philosophy of Sikhism.

During the British Raj, several Kainth families rose to prominence, including Sardar Sahib Sardar Bahadur Hari Singh Kainth, who served as a member of the Legislative Council in Punjab in the early 20th century. He was recognized for his contributions to education and social welfare initiatives.

Another influential figure was Sir Shadi Lal Kainth, a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council and played a crucial role in the drafting of the Government of India Act of 1935.

The Kainth surname has also been associated with various place names, such as Kainth Village in the Jalandhar district of Punjab, indicating the historical presence and settlement of families bearing this name in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kainth

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

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

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