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

Khatra, 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 Khatra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khatra in America

Khatra is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khatra surname appeared 100 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 Khatra.

The history of the last name Khatra

The surname KHATRA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name KHATRA is derived from the Sanskrit word "kshatra," which means "warrior" or "ruler." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals from the kshatriya caste, known for their warrior or ruling class lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KHATRA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions several individuals with the surname KHATRA serving in various administrative and military roles within the Mughal Empire.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the KHATRA name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The name is also found in historical records and manuscripts from these areas, indicating its widespread use among certain communities.

Notable individuals with the surname KHATRA throughout history include:

1. Rai Bharat Singh Khatra (1640-1688), a renowned warrior and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
2. Thakur Jaswant Singh Khatra (1710-1785), a prominent landowner and philanthropist from Rajasthan, known for his contributions to the development of his region.
3. Kunwar Hari Singh Khatra (1820-1878), a local chieftain and leader who played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British rule.
4. Lala Girdhari Lal Khatra (1875-1945), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Punjab, who founded several educational institutions and charitable organizations.
5. Sardar Balwant Singh Khatra (1905-1984), a distinguished freedom fighter and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and played a pivotal role in the formation of the Indian Constitution.

While the surname KHATRA has its roots in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, over time, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical accounts and records suggest that the name has a significant connection to the warrior and ruling classes of medieval India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khatra

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

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

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