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

Khera, 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 Khera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khera in America

Khera is the 39773rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khera surname appeared 552 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 Khera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khera 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 Khera

The surname KHERA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'khera', which means a village or a hamlet. The name is predominantly found in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

The earliest known references to the name KHERA can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by families who hailed from or owned villages or settlements in the region. The name was often used in conjunction with the name of the village or town, such as 'Khera of Amritsar' or 'Khera of Jalandhar'.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KHERA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions several individuals with the surname KHERA who held positions of authority in various parts of the empire.

In the 17th century, the name KHERA gained prominence with the rise of the Sikh Empire in Punjab. Several Sikh warriors and leaders bearing the surname KHERA are documented in historical accounts of the time. One notable figure was Bhai Mani Singh Khera (1644-1737), a renowned Sikh scholar and warrior who played a pivotal role in the compilation of the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the KHERA surname was widely associated with landowners and influential families in the Punjab region. One such notable figure was Raja Dhian Singh Khera (1786-1843), a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another prominent individual with the KHERA surname was Sardar Bahadur Sir Sundar Singh Khera (1870-1942), a distinguished lawyer, politician, and philanthropist. He was a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Throughout history, the KHERA surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, military, politics, and academia. The name continues to hold significance in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions, where it is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical roots of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khera

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

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

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