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

Khant, 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 Khant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khant in America

Khant is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khant surname appeared 112 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 Khant.

The history of the last name Khant

The surname KHANT is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of what is now modern-day Pakistan and India. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "khant," which means "a portion" or "a division," indicating that the name may have been associated with individuals who held or were responsible for a particular portion or division of land or resources.

The earliest known references to the KHANT surname can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions from the 6th to 8th centuries CE. These records often mentioned individuals with this surname in connection with administrative roles or positions of authority within various kingdoms and principalities of the region.

One notable historical figure bearing the KHANT surname was Maharaja Khant Singh (1801-1837), a prominent ruler of the princely state of Kapurthala in the early 19th century. He was known for his military prowess and played a significant role in the Anglo-Sikh Wars against the British East India Company.

Another prominent individual was Pandit Shri Vishnu Khant (1840-1912), a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature and ancient Indian texts. He served as the principal of the prestigious Sanskrit College in Benares (now Varanasi) and authored several influential works on Sanskrit grammar and philosophy.

In the literary realm, the KHANT surname is associated with the 16th-century poet and philosopher, Bhai Gurdas Khant (1551-1636), whose writings played a crucial role in the development of the Sikh tradition and its teachings. His works, known as the "Vars" (poetic compositions), are considered sacred texts within the Sikh community.

The KHANT surname can also be found in historical records from regions like Rajasthan and Gujarat, where it was associated with landholders, administrators, and members of the military elite during the medieval period.

Another notable figure was Rani Khant Kumari (1501-1538), a brave warrior princess from the Chauhan dynasty of Rajasthan, who famously led her forces against the invading armies of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

While the KHANT surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich historical legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khant

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

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

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