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

Khilnani, 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 Khilnani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khilnani in America

Khilnani is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khilnani surname appeared 151 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 Khilnani.

The history of the last name Khilnani

The surname KHILNANI is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern state of Rajasthan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century AD. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "khil," which means "peg" or "stake," and is thought to have been an occupational name for those engaged in carpentry or related trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KHILNANI surname can be found in the "Khyat" (genealogical records) of the Rajput clans of Rajasthan. These records, dating back to the 16th century, mention individuals bearing the KHILNANI name, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Rao Khilnani Sahib is mentioned in the annals of the Rathore clan, one of the most influential Rajput dynasties of Rajasthan. Rao Khilnani Sahib was a renowned warrior and military commander who served under the Rathore rulers.

The KHILNANI surname has also been associated with the town of Khilnani, located in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. It is possible that the name originated from this place, or that the place itself was named after an influential family bearing the KHILNANI surname.

Moving forward in history, notable individuals with the KHILNANI surname include:

1. Ratan Khilnani (1875-1945), an Indian freedom fighter and politician from Rajasthan who actively participated in the Indian independence movement.
2. Shri Krishna Khilnani (1901-1982), a renowned Indian educator and scholar who served as the Vice-Chancellor of Jodhpur University from 1962 to 1967.
3. Arun Khilnani (born 1957), an Indian-British academic and author who has written extensively on Indian history and politics.
4. Sunil Khilnani (born 1960), an Indian-British academic and author, known for his works on Indian history and culture.
5. Rohit Khilnani (born 1977), an Indian film director and screenwriter who has worked on several Bollywood productions.

While the KHILNANI surname has its roots in Rajasthan, it has since spread to other parts of India and beyond, as individuals bearing this name have migrated and settled in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khilnani

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

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

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