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

Khanna, 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 Khanna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khanna in America

Khanna is the 10520th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khanna surname appeared 3,049 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Khanna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khanna 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 Khanna

The surname Khanna originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Khana', which means 'mine' or 'quarry'. The name is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century AD.

The Khanna surname is primarily associated with the Khatri caste, a community of traders and merchants. The Khatris were known for their business acumen and played a significant role in the economic and commercial activities of the region. The name Khanna likely referred to those who were involved in the mining or quarrying industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Khanna surname can be found in the 'Ain-i-Akbari', a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The document mentions a village named 'Khanna' in the Sirhind district of Punjab, which may have been the place of origin for those bearing the surname.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Khanna are Vinod Khanna (1946-2017), an acclaimed Bollywood actor who appeared in numerous popular films. Akshay Khanna (born 1975) is another renowned actor from the Khanna family, known for his versatile performances in Bollywood cinema.

The Khanna family also includes Virender Sehwag (born 1978), a former Indian cricketer who was part of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He is considered one of the most destructive opening batsmen in the history of the game.

In the field of literature, Sheekha Khanna (born 1967) is a renowned Indian novelist and short story writer. Her works explore themes of identity, relationships, and the complexities of modern life.

Another notable figure is Naveen Khanna (born 1971), an Indian entrepreneur and business executive who has held leadership positions in various multinational companies. He is known for his innovative approach and contributions to the technology industry.

Throughout history, the Khanna surname has been associated with various professions, including business, entertainment, sports, literature, and entrepreneurship. While the name originated in the Punjab region, individuals bearing this surname have made significant contributions across various fields and continue to leave their mark on the global stage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khanna

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

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

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