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

Kalonji, 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 Kalonji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalonji in America

Kalonji is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalonji surname appeared 111 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 Kalonji.

The history of the last name Kalonji

The surname KALONJI originates from India, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kalinga," which refers to the ancient kingdom of Kalinga located in the eastern coastal region of India, now part of the modern-day states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

Historical records suggest that the name KALONJI was initially associated with individuals hailing from the Kalinga region or those who had connections to the region through trade or cultural ties. The earliest known instances of the surname can be found in various manuscripts and chronicles from the Mughal era, such as the Ain-i-Akbari, a historical account compiled during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

One of the notable figures bearing the surname KALONJI was Mir Kaloni, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir in the early 17th century. His literary works, particularly his poetry collection titled "Diwan-e-Mir Kaloni," have been widely acclaimed and studied over the centuries.

Another prominent individual with the surname KALONJI was Mirza Kalonji Beg, a high-ranking official and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the mid-17th century. He played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire during that era.

In the 18th century, the KALONJI surname gained further recognition with the rise of Nawab Kalonji Khan, a influential figure in the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad. He was known for his administrative skills and contributed significantly to the governance of the Hyderabad State.

During the British colonial era in India, the KALONJI surname appeared in various administrative records and documents, reflecting the presence of individuals with this surname across different regions of the subcontinent. One notable figure from this period was Sir Kalonji Rao, a prominent landowner and philanthropist who was awarded knighthood by the British government for his contributions to society.

The surname KALONJI has also been associated with place names and localities in India, such as Kalonji Sarai, a historical town located in the modern-day state of Uttar Pradesh, and Kalonji Nagar, a residential area in the city of Hyderabad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalonji

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

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

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