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

Khait, 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 Khait surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khait in America

Khait is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khait surname appeared 210 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 Khait.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khait to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Khait

The surname "KHAIT" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, likely originating from the Sanskrit word "khata" or "khat", which means "bed" or "cot". It is believed that the name was originally an occupational surname given to those who worked in the trade of making beds or cots.

During the medieval period, the name "KHAIT" was prevalent in various regions of northern India, particularly in areas now part of modern-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century, appearing in local administrative records and land ownership documents.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname "KHAIT" is found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a village called "Khaitpur" located in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh, which likely derived its name from the "KHAIT" surname.

In the 17th century, a notable individual bearing the surname "KHAIT" was Rai Anup Khait, a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Varanasi. Historical records indicate that he was a influential figure in the region and had close ties with the Mughal court.

Another prominent figure from the 18th century was Pandit Gokul Prasad Khait, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who authored several works on Hindu philosophy and literature. He was born in the village of Khaitpur in 1735 and passed away in 1805.

During the 19th century, the "KHAIT" surname gained recognition through the contributions of Madan Mohan Khait, a social reformer and advocate for women's education. Born in 1842 in the city of Patna, he established several schools and educational institutions for girls, challenging the prevailing societal norms of the time.

In the early 20th century, Shyam Lal Khait, born in 1890 in Lucknow, was a celebrated poet and writer who contributed significantly to the Hindi literary scene. His works, which included poetry collections and novels, explored themes of social justice and human experiences.

It is worth noting that while the "KHAIT" surname originated in the Indian subcontinent, over the centuries, individuals with this surname have migrated to various parts of the world, carrying the legacy of their name and its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khait

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

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 Khait 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Khait has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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