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

Khatoon, 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 Khatoon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khatoon in America

Khatoon is the 22359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khatoon surname appeared 1,152 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 Khatoon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khatoon 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 Khatoon

The surname Khatoon originated in Persia, modern-day Iran, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Persian word "Khātūn," which means "lady" or "noblewoman." The name was widely used among aristocratic families and the ruling class in Persia and surrounding regions.

In its earliest recorded usage, the term Khatoon was a title bestowed upon royal women or wives of prominent figures. It can be found in various historical manuscripts and chronicles from the 9th to 14th centuries, such as the "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi and the writings of medieval Persian historians like Al-Tabari.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Khatoon was Turandokht Khatoon, the daughter of the renowned Persian scholar and poet, Hakim Abul-Qasim Ferdowsi. She lived in the 10th century and is mentioned in her father's famous epic, the "Shahnameh."

Another notable figure was Terken Khatoon, a powerful ruler of the Kara-Khanid Khanate in Central Asia during the 11th century. She played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the region and is celebrated for her patronage of arts and literature.

In the 13th century, Bulughan Khatoon, the wife of the Mongol ruler Hulagu Khan, was a prominent figure in the Ilkhanate dynasty. She was known for her influence and involvement in state affairs, as well as her support for the construction of mosques and educational institutions.

The name Khatoon also appeared in various place names and geographical locations across Persia and Central Asia. One example is Khatoon Abad, a historical town in present-day Uzbekistan, which was named after a prominent Khatoon or noblewoman from the region.

Over time, the term Khatoon evolved from a title to a surname, particularly among families with links to the Persian nobility or those who traced their ancestry to the ruling classes. The name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, and political figures throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khatoon

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

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

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