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

Khoun, 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 Khoun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khoun in America

Khoun is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khoun surname appeared 137 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 Khoun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khoun 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 Khoun

The surname KHOUN originates from the Middle East, specifically from the Persian region during the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "khun," which means "blood" or "bloodline." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a family or clan with a strong warrior heritage or a prestigious lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KHOUN surname can be found in ancient Persian manuscripts from the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. These documents mention individuals with the KHOUN name holding positions of importance within the imperial court or military ranks.

During the 13th century, the KHOUN name gained prominence in the regions of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. Historical records from the Mongol Empire era mention notable figures bearing this surname, such as Amir Khoun (1240-1310), a renowned military commander who served under Genghis Khan and played a crucial role in various campaigns.

As the centuries passed, the KHOUN surname spread across the Middle East and Central Asia. In the 16th century, the name appeared in Ottoman Empire records, with Sultan Mehmed III (1566-1603) having a trusted advisor named Hasan Khoun, who held significant influence in the imperial court.

In the 18th century, the KHOUN name found its way to the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions like modern-day Pakistan and northern India. One notable individual from this period was Mir Khoun (1730-1795), a respected scholar and poet who contributed to the literary traditions of the Mughal Empire.

Another influential figure bearing the KHOUN surname was Mustafa Khoun (1810-1878), a prominent statesman and diplomat from the Ottoman Empire. He served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political position in the empire, and played a pivotal role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations with European powers.

While the KHOUN surname has its roots in the Middle East and Central Asia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich historical tapestry of the Persian and Ottoman empires, where individuals with this name left their mark on various aspects of society, from warfare and politics to literature and diplomacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khoun

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

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

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