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

Moktan, 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 Moktan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moktan in America

Moktan is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moktan surname appeared 108 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 Moktan.

The history of the last name Moktan

The surname "MOKTAN" is believed to have originated from the Nepalese region, specifically from the eastern part of Nepal. The name is thought to have its roots in the Tibetan language, where "mok" means "people" and "tan" refers to "horse" or "pony." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with the occupation of horse breeding or horse trading.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname "MOKTAN" can be traced back to the 16th century in the ancient Nepali manuscripts known as the "Nepālīvāṃśāvalī," which documented the genealogies of various clans and families in the region. These manuscripts indicate that the Moktan clan held significant influence and power in certain areas of eastern Nepal during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name "MOKTAN" appeared in several records related to the Gorkha kingdom, which later became the unified Kingdom of Nepal. It is believed that some members of the Moktan clan were involved in the military campaigns and conquests led by the Gorkha rulers, contributing to the expansion of their territory.

One notable figure bearing the surname "MOKTAN" was Kaji Moktan, a prominent military commander who lived in the late 18th century. He served under the Gorkha king Prithvi Narayan Shah and played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal. Kaji Moktan's bravery and strategic skills were highly regarded, and his exploits were documented in several historical texts.

Another significant individual with the surname "MOKTAN" was Subba Moktan (1830-1898), a prominent politician and administrator during the Rana regime in Nepal. He held influential positions in the government and was known for his contributions to the development of the country's administrative and judicial systems.

In the 20th century, Ratan Moktan (1920-1995) was a renowned Nepali writer and poet. His literary works explored themes of social justice, cultural identity, and the struggles of the marginalized communities in Nepal. Ratan Moktan's contributions to Nepali literature earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades.

The surname "MOKTAN" can also be found in various spellings and variations, such as "Moktan," "Moktān," and "Muktān," reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations within Nepal. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names in eastern Nepal, such as the Moktan village in the Sankhuwasabha district, which may have served as the ancestral homeland for some families bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moktan

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

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

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