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

Khatri, 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 Khatri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khatri in America

Khatri is the 14870th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khatri surname appeared 1,991 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 Khatri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khatri 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 Khatri

The surname Khatri has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kshatriya,' which refers to the warrior and ruling class in the ancient Hindu social hierarchy. The term 'Khatri' is a variant of 'Kshatriya' and is commonly found among certain communities in North India and Pakistan.

The earliest recorded references to the Khatri surname can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in historical records and manuscripts related to trade and commerce. The Khatri community was known for their involvement in mercantile activities and played a significant role in the trade networks of the region.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the Khatri surname was Daulat Khatri, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes and fostering economic ties between the Mughal Empire and other regions.

Another historically significant individual with the Khatri surname was Rai Bular Khatri, a influential figure in the Rajput community of Rajasthan during the 17th century. Rai Bular Khatri was known for his leadership skills and played a crucial role in the political landscape of the region.

In the 18th century, Munnalal Khatri, a renowned poet and writer, gained recognition for his literary contributions. His works, which were primarily written in the Braj Bhasha language, explored themes of devotion and spirituality.

During the 19th century, Lala Saligram Khatri, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Punjab, made significant contributions to the development of educational institutions and social welfare initiatives in the region.

Another notable figure with the Khatri surname was Munshi Ramlal Khatri, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a renowned scholar, linguist, and author, and his works shed light on the cultural and linguistic heritage of the region.

Throughout history, the Khatri surname has been associated with various professions, including trade, business, politics, and literature, reflecting the diverse roles and contributions of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khatri

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Khatri, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!