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

Khadka, 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 Khadka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khadka in America

Khadka is the 25255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khadka surname appeared 981 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 Khadka.

The history of the last name Khadka

The surname Khadka originated in Nepal, with its earliest known references dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "khadga," which means sword or khukuri, a traditional Nepalese knife. The name is believed to have been given to individuals who were skilled in wielding these weapons or who worked as blacksmiths or arms manufacturers.

Khadka is a relatively common surname among the Brahmin and Chhetri communities of Nepal. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient manuscripts and historical documents from the Malla and Shah dynasties that ruled various parts of Nepal during that period.

One notable historical figure bearing the Khadka surname was Kalu Khadka, a prominent military commander who served under King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal and the establishment of the Shah dynasty's rule over the entire country.

Another famous Khadka was Bhim Khadka, a renowned poet and lyricist who lived during the 19th century. His works, which celebrated Nepalese culture and traditions, are still widely read and studied today.

In the early 20th century, Ganga Khadka, a social reformer and advocate for women's rights, made significant contributions to the advancement of education and gender equality in Nepal.

Dhir Khadka, born in 1932, was a renowned Nepali actor and playwright who played a pivotal role in the development of Nepali theater. His works often explored social and political themes relevant to the times.

More recently, Rajesh Khadka, born in 1974, is a prominent Nepali businessman and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the country's economy through his various ventures.

While the surname Khadka is predominantly found in Nepal, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of Nepal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khadka

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

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

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