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

Khosa, 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 Khosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khosa in America

Khosa is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khosa surname appeared 170 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 Khosa.

The history of the last name Khosa

The surname KHOSA originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region. Its roots can be traced back to the Khukhrain tribe, which was a branch of the Rajput community. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Khasa', meaning 'nomadic people' or 'wanderers'.

In the historical records, the earliest documented instances of the KHOSA surname can be found in the 12th century. The Khosas were landowners and warriors who played a significant role in the region's history. They are mentioned in several medieval manuscripts and chronicles, including the 'Ain-i-Akbari', a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the KHOSA surname was Rai Khosa, a 13th-century chieftain who ruled over the Khosa principality in the Multan region (now in modern-day Pakistan). Another prominent figure was Rao Khosa, a 15th-century warrior who fought against the Mughal forces during their conquest of the Punjab.

In the 18th century, the KHOSA surname gained prominence with the rise of the Sikh Empire. Bhai Maha Singh Khosa (1671-1742) was a revered Sikh warrior and spiritual leader who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Khalsa, the collective body of initiated Sikh disciples.

During the British Raj, the KHOSA surname was associated with influential landowners and aristocratic families. Sir Chhotu Ram Khosa (1881-1945) was a prominent politician, lawyer, and social reformer who advocated for the rights of the peasantry and the depressed classes. He was instrumental in the formation of the Unionist Party, a major political force in pre-partition Punjab.

Another notable figure was Sardar Bahadur Sir Sundar Singh Khosa (1892-1983), a distinguished civil servant and diplomat who served as the Indian Ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union.

In modern times, the KHOSA surname has spread beyond the Punjab region and can be found in various parts of India, Pakistan, and the broader South Asian diaspora. However, this report focuses on the historical origins and significance of the name, rather than contemporary census data or recent trends.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khosa

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

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

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