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

Kaki, 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 Kaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaki in America

Kaki is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaki surname appeared 145 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 Kaki.

The history of the last name Kaki

The surname KAKI has its origins in India, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kaki," which means "paternal aunt" or "father's sister." This name was likely adopted as a surname by families who held their paternal aunt in high regard or as a way to honor their family lineage.

In ancient Indian texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas, there are references to individuals bearing the name KAKI. For instance, the epic Mahabharata mentions a character named Kakudmi, which is a variant of the name KAKI.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname KAKI can be found in historical documents and records from various regions of India, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. One notable example is the KAKI family from the city of Agra, which traces its roots back to the 17th century.

Among the prominent individuals with the surname KAKI, one can mention Kaki Buzhurg (1555-1633), a revered Sufi saint and scholar from Delhi, whose teachings and writings had a profound impact on the spiritual and intellectual landscape of his time. Another notable figure is Kaki Ghulam Muhammad (1783-1862), a renowned poet and writer from the region of Awadh, who contributed significantly to the Urdu literary tradition.

In the field of politics, Kaki Narayan Shastri (1890-1968) was a prominent leader from the Indian independence movement and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He played a crucial role in the Non-Cooperation Movement and was imprisoned multiple times for his participation in the struggle for India's freedom.

The surname KAKI is also associated with several place names across India. For instance, there is a village called Kaki in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and another place called Kakipara in West Bengal.

Other notable individuals with the surname KAKI include Kaki Ghulam Nabi (1785-1824), a poet and scholar from Kashmir, and Kaki Gulraj Khan (1895-1967), a renowned classical vocalist and musician who made significant contributions to the Hindustani music tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaki

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

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

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