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

Khalfani, 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 Khalfani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khalfani in America

Khalfani is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khalfani surname appeared 109 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 Khalfani.

The history of the last name Khalfani

The surname KHALFANI has its origins in the Swahili language, spoken primarily in East Africa. It is believed to have originated among the Bantu people, an ethno-linguistic group native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. The name is thought to be derived from the Swahili word "khalfani," which means "one who succeeds" or "one who prevails."

The earliest known records of the surname KHALFANI date back to the 17th century, when it was commonly found in coastal regions of present-day Kenya and Tanzania. During this period, these areas were part of the Swahili Coast, a region known for its vibrant trade networks and cultural exchange between African, Arab, and Persian influences.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname KHALFANI was Ali bin Khalfani, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in Mombasa, Kenya, in the late 17th century. His name appears in several historical accounts detailing the trade routes and economic activities along the Swahili Coast during that era.

In the 19th century, the surname KHALFANI gained further recognition with the birth of Abdallah bin Khalfan, a renowned Swahili poet and scholar born in Zanzibar in 1835. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, are considered seminal contributions to the Swahili literary tradition.

Another notable figure bearing the surname KHALFANI was Fatuma bint Khalfani, a pioneering Swahili writer and feminist activist from Lamu, Kenya, born in 1890. Her writings advocated for women's rights and education, challenging societal norms and paving the way for future generations of Swahili women intellectuals.

The surname KHALFANI also has historical ties to the island of Pemba, off the coast of Tanzania. In the early 20th century, Muhammed bin Khalfani was a prominent figure in the Pemba Clove Revolt, a rebellion against the oppressive policies of the colonial administration in the region.

As the Swahili diaspora spread across East Africa and beyond, the surname KHALFANI has been carried to various parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in their respective fields and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khalfani

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

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

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