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

Khou, 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 Khou surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khou in America

Khou is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khou surname appeared 242 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 Khou.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khou 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 Khou

The surname KHOU has its origins in China, dating back to the ancient Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed to have derived from the Chinese word "kou," meaning "mouth" or "opening," possibly referring to a geographic feature or a location associated with the family's ancestral roots.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KHOU surname can be found in the historical annals of the Tang Dynasty, which mention a notable scholar and official named KHOU Zhongyi (807-882 AD). He was renowned for his contributions to the literary arts and his service as a high-ranking civil servant during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the KHOU family gained prominence in the city of Suzhou, located in the eastern coastal province of Jiangsu. Historical records from this period mention a KHOU family estate in the region, indicating their influence and wealth.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), a renowned military strategist and general named KHOU Xun (1512-1565) rose to prominence. He played a pivotal role in suppressing various rebel uprisings and is celebrated for his tactical brilliance and unwavering loyalty to the imperial court.

Another notable figure with the KHOU surname was KHOU Youbiao (1678-1752), a prominent scholar and calligrapher during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). His works were highly regarded, and he was celebrated for his mastery of the intricate art of Chinese calligraphy.

In the 19th century, a KHOU family from the city of Guangzhou (formerly known as Canton) gained recognition for their involvement in the flourishing international trade industry. KHOU Runsheng (1818-1892) was a successful merchant and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the economic and cultural development of the region.

Throughout its long history, the KHOU surname has been associated with various regions across China, including Jiangsu, Guangdong, and other provinces. While the spelling may have varied slightly in different dialects and historical records, the core pronunciation and meaning have remained consistent, reflecting the family's deep-rooted Chinese heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khou

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

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

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