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

Khanani, 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 Khanani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khanani in America

Khanani is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khanani surname appeared 127 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 Khanani.

The history of the last name Khanani

The surname Khanani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Khanana," which means "to dig" or "to excavate." This suggests that the name may have been associated with professions related to mining, construction, or earthworks in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khanani can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It mentions a group of people known as "Khanadis" who were skilled in digging wells and constructing underground structures.

The Khanani name has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 12th century, a prominent scholar and poet named Khanani Umar was born in the city of Surat, Gujarat. His works, which primarily focused on Islamic theology and philosophy, were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

During the Mughal era, a renowned architect named Khanani Ahmad was responsible for designing and constructing several magnificent structures, including the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan. His exceptional skills and attention to detail earned him the patronage of Emperor Shah Jahan.

In the 19th century, a prominent businessman and philanthropist named Khanani Nanji Kalidas played a significant role in the development of the city of Bombay (now Mumbai). He established several educational institutions and funded numerous charitable initiatives, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the Khanani name was Khanani Ramesh, a celebrated classical musician and tabla player from the 20th century. Born in 1924 in Rajasthan, he was widely acclaimed for his mastery of the intricate rhythms and techniques of the tabla, and he performed extensively both in India and abroad.

The name Khanani has also been found in various historical records and manuscripts from different parts of India, such as the Rajputana Gazetteer and the Bombay Census Report of the late 19th century. These documents often mention individuals or communities associated with the name, providing insights into their occupations, social status, and geographical distribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khanani

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

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

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