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

Kho, 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 Kho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kho in America

Kho is the 23785th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kho surname appeared 1,063 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 Kho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kho 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 Kho

The surname "KHO" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of present-day India and Bangladesh. The name can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language, where it was derived from the word "kshaya," meaning "to diminish" or "to decay."

In the early medieval period, the name "KHO" was commonly found in ancient Hindu scriptures and historical records, suggesting that it was widely used among certain communities or castes. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the "Puranas," a vast collection of ancient Hindu texts dating back to the 3rd century BCE.

During the Mughal era, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, the name "KHO" appeared in various administrative records and tax registers, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in different parts of the Mughal Empire. This period also saw the emergence of several notable figures with the surname "KHO."

One such figure was Shri Kho Narain, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. He was widely respected for his contributions to the field of Hindu philosophy and his writings on the concept of "Advaita Vedanta," which emphasizes the non-dualistic understanding of the ultimate reality.

Another prominent individual with the surname "KHO" was Raja Kho Singh, a powerful landlord and military commander who played a significant role in the resistance against the British East India Company during the late 18th century. His rebellion against the British rule in the region of present-day West Bengal earned him a place in the annals of Indian history.

In the 19th century, Pandit Kho Bihari Sharma, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and linguist, made significant contributions to the study and preservation of ancient Indian literature and languages. His work on translating and interpreting ancient Sanskrit texts is widely acclaimed and has been instrumental in promoting the understanding of Indian culture and traditions.

The name "KHO" can also be found in various place names across the Indian subcontinent. For instance, the town of Kho Nagorian in Bangladesh was named after a local chieftain or landowner bearing the surname "KHO." Similarly, the village of Kho Rabad in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is believed to have derived its name from an individual or family with the surname "KHO."

Throughout history, the surname "KHO" has been associated with various professions and social strata, ranging from scholars and philosophers to landlords and military leaders. Despite its ancient origins, the name continues to be prevalent in certain regions of India and Bangladesh, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kho

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

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

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