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

Khabra, 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 Khabra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khabra in America

Khabra is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khabra surname appeared 100 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 Khabra.

The history of the last name Khabra

The surname Khabra originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the regions of Punjab and Haryana. It is believed to have roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, with "khabra" potentially deriving from the word "kshubhra," which means shining or bright.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Khabra can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in historical records from the Mughal Empire. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals involved in military service or administrative roles within the imperial court.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Khabra was Rai Khabra Singh, a prominent landowner and chieftain in the region of Punjab. His descendants continued to hold influential positions in the local governance and played a significant role in the political landscape of the time.

The 18th century saw the rise of Khabra Mohalla, a historic neighborhood in the city of Amritsar, Punjab. This area was named after a prominent Khabra family who resided there and contributed to the cultural and economic development of the region.

In the 19th century, the Khabra surname was also found in parts of what is now modern-day Pakistan. One notable figure from this era was Sardar Khabra Khan, a influential landowner and military leader who played a pivotal role in the region's resistance against the British colonial rule.

As the Indian diaspora spread across the globe, the surname Khabra has been carried to various parts of the world. In the 20th century, individuals with the Khabra surname made significant contributions in fields such as literature, academia, and business.

Some notable individuals with the surname Khabra include:

1. Nand Lal Khabra (1892-1971), an acclaimed Punjabi writer and poet.
2. Priya Khabra (1962-), an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of a leading technology company.
3. Sukhdev Singh Khabra (1907-1986), a renowned scholar and historian who specialized in Sikh studies.
4. Jaswant Singh Khabra (1925-2009), a prominent political figure and former Member of Parliament in India.
5. Harjit Khabra (1978-), an accomplished Indian-American scientist and researcher in the field of nanotechnology.

While the surname Khabra has evolved over time and spread across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the ancient lands of the Indian subcontinent, where it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khabra

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

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

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