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

Khen, 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 Khen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khen in America

Khen is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khen surname appeared 186 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 Khen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khen 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 Khen

The surname KHEN is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of present-day India and Bangladesh. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "khana," which means "mine" or "quarry." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to mining or quarrying.

The earliest known records of the surname KHEN date back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable mention is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative manual commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which lists individuals bearing the name KHEN among the merchants and traders of the time.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Khen Bhatt was a renowned scholar and author of several Sanskrit texts on astronomy and mathematics. He is believed to have lived in the city of Varanasi, which was a major center of learning during that period.

During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 18th century, the KHEN surname was also associated with military service. Historical records mention a general named Khen Singh, who fought in several battles under the command of Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, a merchant and trader named Khen Chand is recorded as having established a successful trading company dealing in spices and textiles. His business ventures extended across the subcontinent and even reached as far as Southeast Asia.

Another notable figure was Khen Devi, a 19th-century philanthropist and social reformer from the region of Bengal. She is celebrated for her efforts in promoting education and women's empowerment, and her name is associated with several educational institutions established during her lifetime.

Over the centuries, the KHEN surname has also been associated with various places and regions within the Indian subcontinent. For example, the village of Khen in the state of Rajasthan is believed to have been named after individuals bearing this surname who settled there in the past.

While the surname KHEN is relatively uncommon globally, it continues to be prevalent in certain regions of India, Bangladesh, and among the South Asian diaspora around the world, reflecting its deep-rooted historical and cultural significance in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khen

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

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

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