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

Khat, 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 Khat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khat in America

Khat is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khat surname appeared 118 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 Khat.

The history of the last name Khat

The surname KHAT is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region now known as Pakistan. It dates back to the 16th century and is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kshatra," which means "warrior" or "ruler."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KHAT can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It mentions a nobleman named Khatri Khan, who served as a military commander under the emperor.

In the 17th century, the name KHAT appeared in several Persian manuscripts and records, suggesting that it had spread to other parts of the Mughal Empire. One notable individual was Khwaja Muhammad Khat, a renowned scholar and poet who lived from 1620 to 1689.

As the Mughal Empire declined in the 18th century, many families bearing the surname KHAT migrated to other regions, including present-day India and Bangladesh. One prominent figure was Raja Khat Singh, a ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur, who lived from 1724 to 1776.

In the 19th century, the name KHAT gained prominence in the British Indian Army. One famous bearer was Major-General Amar Singh Khat, who served in the British Indian Army and was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his distinguished service.

Another notable individual was Sir Ganga Ram Khat, a prominent civil engineer and philanthropist who lived from 1851 to 1927. He was responsible for designing and constructing several iconic buildings in Lahore, Pakistan, including the famous Ganga Ram Hospital.

While the surname KHAT has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit word "Kshatra," reflecting the historical significance and legacy of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khat

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

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

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