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

Khine, 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 Khine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khine in America

Khine is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khine surname appeared 225 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 Khine.

The history of the last name Khine

The surname "KHINE" is believed to have originated in the Southeast Asian region, particularly in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). It is a Burmese name that can be traced back to the 16th century.

The name "KHINE" is derived from the Burmese word "ကြီး" (pronounced "khyi"), which means "large" or "great." It was often used as a prefix to denote respect or admiration for someone of high social status or achievements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "KHINE" can be found in the Hsinbyushin Ayedawbon, a historical chronicle written during the Konbaung Dynasty in the late 18th century. It mentions a prominent military commander named "Khine Hpyu" who served under King Alaungpaya.

In the 19th century, the name "KHINE" appeared in various Burmese manuscripts and records, including the Konbaungzet Maha Yazawin, a royal chronicle that documented the reigns of the Konbaung kings.

Notable historical figures with the surname "KHINE" include:

1. Khine Khine Nwe (1926-2021), a renowned Burmese artist and painter known for her traditional Burmese art styles.
2. Khine Soe (1894-1963), a prominent Burmese writer and poet during the colonial era, who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of Burma.
3. Khine Nyunt (1939-2012), a celebrated Burmese film director and screenwriter, known for his contributions to the Burmese film industry.
4. Khine Wai (born 1952), a Burmese politician and former political prisoner who served as a member of the Pyithu Hluttaw (the lower house of the Burmese parliament).
5. Khine Khine Lwin (born 1970), a Burmese entrepreneur and business leader, known for her work in promoting women's empowerment and entrepreneurship in Myanmar.

The name "KHINE" has also been associated with various place names in Myanmar, such as Khine Thaung Village and Khine Pyu Township, reflecting the historical significance and prevalence of this surname in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khine

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

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

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