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

Khandelwal, 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 Khandelwal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khandelwal in America

Khandelwal is the 36154th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khandelwal surname appeared 620 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 Khandelwal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khandelwal 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 Khandelwal

The surname KHANDELWAL is of Indian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the town of Khandela, located in the state of Rajasthan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Khandela," which means a small village or settlement.

In ancient times, Khandela was a prosperous town situated along the trade routes that connected the northern and southern regions of India. It was known for its flourishing textile industry and served as a hub for merchants and traders. The KHANDELWAL surname was likely adopted by individuals who hailed from this town or had ancestral ties to the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KHANDELWAL surname can be found in the Bundi Rajya ki Vamsavali, a historical chronicle of the Bundi princely state, which dates back to the 16th century. This document mentions a prominent figure named Devi Singh KHANDELWAL, who served as a minister at the court of Rao Surjan, the ruler of Bundi.

During the Mughal era, the KHANDELWAL community played a significant role in the economic and cultural life of the region. Several KHANDELWAL merchants and businessmen achieved notable success, establishing trade networks across India and beyond.

Notable individuals with the KHANDELWAL surname include:

1. Sital Prasad KHANDELWAL (1901-1980), an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played an active role in India's independence movement.

2. Kamal Nath KHANDELWAL (1946-), an Indian businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the field of education and social welfare.

3. Shiv Shankar KHANDELWAL (1921-1998), a prominent Indian classical musician and exponent of the Agra Gharana, renowned for his mastery of the sitar.

4. Radha Krishnan KHANDELWAL (1887-1975), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author, who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian literature and philosophy.

5. Premlata KHANDELWAL (1927-2018), an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer, renowned for her expertise in the Kathak dance form.

Throughout history, the KHANDELWAL surname has been associated with various professions, including traders, merchants, scholars, artists, and political figures, reflecting the diverse contributions of this community to the cultural tapestry of India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khandelwal

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

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

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