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

Khemlani, 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 Khemlani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khemlani in America

Khemlani is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khemlani surname appeared 123 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 Khemlani.

The history of the last name Khemlani

The surname Khemlani is believed to have originated in India, likely in the western state of Gujarat or the neighboring regions. It is a derivative of the Sanskrit word 'khetra,' which translates to 'field' or 'land,' and 'lana,' meaning 'to take' or 'to acquire.' This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with landowners or those who acquired agricultural lands.

The earliest recorded instances of the Khemlani surname can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, when it appeared in various historical documents and records from the region. Some of these records include land ownership deeds, tax registers, and local administrative documents.

One notable historical reference is found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative manual commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a certain 'Khemlani' who was a prominent landowner and agriculturist during that era.

Another early recorded example of the name is found in the 17th-century manuscript 'Khyat,' which chronicles the history and genealogy of various communities in Gujarat. This manuscript mentions a Khemlani family that had settled in the region for several generations.

In the 18th century, the Khemlani surname gained further prominence with the rise of a prominent business and trading family based in Surat, a major port city in Gujarat. This family played a significant role in the maritime trade between India and other parts of the world during that period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Khemlani surname. One such figure was Narottam Khemlani (1899-1973), a renowned Indian businessman and philanthropist who established the Khemlani Trust, which supported various educational and charitable initiatives.

Another prominent Khemlani was Shammi Khemlani (1936-2015), an Indian film producer and director who worked in the Hindi film industry. He was known for producing several critically acclaimed films in the 1970s and 1980s.

In the field of literature, Shailesh Khemlani (born 1956) is a well-known Indian author and poet who has published numerous works in both English and Gujarati languages.

Anil Khemlani (born 1954) is a respected Indian business executive who has held leadership positions in various multinational corporations, including IBM and Motorola.

Lastly, Kiran Khemlani (born 1963) is a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has performed extensively both in India and internationally, popularizing traditional Indian dance forms.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Khemlani surname who have left their mark in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khemlani

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

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

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