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

Khullar, 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 Khullar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khullar in America

Khullar is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khullar surname appeared 316 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 Khullar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khullar 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 Khullar

The surname Khullar has its origins in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, where it is associated with the Khatri caste of traders and businessmen. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "khull," meaning "open" or "free," suggesting a connection to an open or unobstructed area or territory.

The earliest known records of the Khullar name can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable reference is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which mentions the Khullar community.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Khullar name gained prominence in the Punjab region, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Bhai Mani Singh Khullar (1644-1734), a renowned Sikh scholar and warrior who played a crucial role in preserving and transcribing the Adi Granth, the central religious scripture of Sikhism.

Another prominent Khullar was Lala Dina Nath Khullar (1822-1899), a renowned educationist and social reformer from Punjab. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions, including the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College in Lahore, which played a significant role in promoting education during the British Raj.

In the 20th century, the Khullar name gained further recognition with individuals like Madhav Khullar (1921-2002), an Indian diplomat and former ambassador to several countries, and Krishan Khullar (1924-2005), a celebrated Indian artist known for his vibrant and colorful paintings depicting rural life in Punjab.

Another notable Khullar was Kapil Khullar (1936-2016), a distinguished Indian Navy officer who served as the Chief of the Naval Staff from 1991 to 1993. He played a pivotal role in modernizing the Indian Navy and enhancing its operational capabilities.

While the Khullar surname has its roots in the Punjab region, it has since spread across India and around the world due to migration and diaspora communities. The name continues to be associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including academics, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khullar

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

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

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