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

Lakhan, 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 Lakhan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lakhan in America

Lakhan is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lakhan surname appeared 212 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 Lakhan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lakhan 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 Lakhan

The surname Lakhan is believed to have originated in India, possibly during the medieval period. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "lakshmana," which means "having auspicious marks" or "fortunate." The name is particularly prevalent in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Lakhan can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Ramayana. In this epic, Lakshmana is the name of Lord Rama's younger brother and devoted companion. The name gained popularity among Hindus, particularly those belonging to the Kshatriya (warrior) caste, as a way to honor the virtues of loyalty, courage, and devotion embodied by the character Lakshmana.

During the reign of the Mughal Empire in India, from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Lakhan was sometimes spelled as "Lakhana" or "Lakhana" in Persian and Arabic records. This variation in spelling reflects the influence of the Persian and Arabic languages on Indian names during that period.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname Lakhan was Raja Lakhan Singh, a 16th-century ruler of the Bundela Rajput clan in central India. He is known for his military campaigns and for establishing the city of Orchha, which is now a popular tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh.

Another notable figure with the surname Lakhan was Lakhanbhai Khushalbhai Desai, an Indian lawyer and politician who lived from 1861 to 1920. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and served as the president of the Indian National Congress in 1918.

In the 20th century, Lakhan Singh Jat was a renowned Indian folk singer and musician from Rajasthan. He was born in 1926 and is celebrated for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Rajasthani folk music and culture.

Lakhan Gusain was an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was born in 1898 in the village of Gusain, Uttar Pradesh, and was involved in several armed struggles and uprisings against the British colonial authorities.

Lakhan Lal Sahu was a prominent Indian politician and social reformer from Chhattisgarh, born in 1888. He played a crucial role in the formation of the state of Chhattisgarh and advocated for the rights and welfare of the underprivileged communities in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lakhan

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

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

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