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

Khetarpal, 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 Khetarpal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khetarpal in America

Khetarpal is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khetarpal surname appeared 169 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 Khetarpal.

The history of the last name Khetarpal

The surname Khetarpal is of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region of northern India. It likely originated in the 16th or 17th century during the Mughal era. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "khet" meaning field or farmland, and "pal" meaning protector or caretaker. Thus, the name Khetarpal would have originally referred to someone who was a guardian or overseer of agricultural lands.

The earliest recorded instances of the Khetarpal name can be found in historical records from the Mughal period, such as land ownership documents and tax records. It appears that families with this surname were often landowners or had ties to the agricultural community in the Punjab region.

One notable early bearer of the Khetarpal name was Sardar Khetarpal Singh, a military commander who served under Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Sikh Empire and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another historical figure with the Khetarpal name was Baba Khetarpal Singh, a prominent Sikh spiritual leader who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was known for his devotion to Sikhism and his efforts in promoting education and social welfare in the region.

In the 20th century, Brigadier Khetarpal Singh Bullar was a highly decorated officer in the Indian Army. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest military honor, for his bravery during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

Additionally, Jaswant Singh Khetarpal was a renowned Punjabi writer and poet who made significant contributions to the literary world in the mid-20th century. His works often explored themes of social justice and the struggles of the common people.

While the Khetarpal surname has its roots in the Punjab region, it has since spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the agricultural and military heritage of northern India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khetarpal

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

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

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