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

Khetani, 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 Khetani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khetani in America

Khetani is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khetani surname appeared 177 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 Khetani.

The history of the last name Khetani

The surname KHETANI has its origins in India, with records pointing to the state of Gujarat in the western part of the country as the likely region where it first emerged. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Khetri," which means "farmer" or "cultivator of the land."

The earliest known references to the KHETANI surname date back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire in India. Historical records from that period mention individuals bearing this surname, suggesting that it was already an established name among certain communities at the time.

One notable figure from that era was Khetani Govardhan, a prominent landowner and agricultural leader in the village of Kheda, located in what is now the Anand district of Gujarat. Govardhan lived from approximately 1540 to 1612 and was renowned for his innovative farming techniques and his efforts to improve the lives of local farmers.

In the 18th century, the KHETANI name appeared in several manuscripts and chronicles documenting the history of Gujarat and the surrounding regions. These records often referred to individuals with this surname as landowners, traders, and members of the agricultural community.

During the British colonial period in India, the KHETANI surname was found in various administrative records and census documents, particularly in the regions of Gujarat and parts of modern-day Rajasthan. One noteworthy figure from this time was Khetani Ranchhodbhai (1820-1895), a prominent social reformer and educationist who worked tirelessly to promote literacy and education among the rural communities of Gujarat.

As the KHETANI surname spread across India, it also became associated with certain place names and villages. For instance, the village of Khetanipura in the Patan district of Gujarat is believed to have been named after individuals bearing this surname who settled in the area.

Other notable individuals with the KHETANI surname include:

1. Khetani Virambhai (1876-1944), a leading figure in the Indian independence movement and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
2. Khetani Chandrakant (1912-1988), a respected writer and scholar who made significant contributions to Gujarati literature.
3. Khetani Manjula (1932-2007), a renowned classical dancer and choreographer who played a pivotal role in promoting the Kathak dance form.
4. Khetani Gopaldas (1902-1976), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established several educational institutions in Gujarat.
5. Khetani Jayantilal (1918-2003), a celebrated architect known for his innovative designs and his work in preserving historical structures in India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khetani

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

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

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