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

Mukhi, 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 Mukhi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mukhi in America

Mukhi is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mukhi surname appeared 159 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 Mukhi.

The history of the last name Mukhi

The surname MUKHI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mukha," which means "face" or "leader." The name itself is thought to have emerged sometime between the 12th and 16th centuries.

During the medieval period, the surname MUKHI was associated with individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities. It is possible that the name initially referred to local chieftains, village headmen, or administrators. As such, it carried a sense of respect and prominence.

One of the earliest known records mentioning the MUKHI surname can be found in the Rajput chronicles of the 14th century. These chronicles document the exploits of various Rajput clans and their leaders, some of whom bore the MUKHI name. For instance, Rana Mukhi Singh, a celebrated warrior and ruler of the Sisodia clan, is mentioned in these chronicles for his valor and leadership during battles against the Delhi Sultanate.

In the 16th century, the MUKHI name appears in the Ain-i-Akbari, a detailed administrative record compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document lists several individuals with the MUKHI surname holding various administrative positions within the Mughal bureaucracy.

One notable figure from this era was Malik Mukhi, a prominent poet and scholar who flourished in the court of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir (reigned 1605-1627). Malik Mukhi's literary works, including his collection of ghazals, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the Mughal period.

During the 18th century, the MUKHI surname gained further recognition with Maharaja Mukhi Singh, a powerful ruler of the Shekhawati region in Rajasthan. He was known for his patronage of art and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of several magnificent havelis (mansions) and forts in the region.

Another prominent figure with the MUKHI surname was Diwan Mukhi Ram, a renowned administrator and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of the princely state of Jaipur in the early 19th century. His diplomatic skills and astute leadership were instrumental in maintaining cordial relations between the state of Jaipur and the British East India Company.

Throughout history, the MUKHI surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including rulers, warriors, poets, scholars, and administrators. While the name may have originated as a title or designation, it eventually evolved into a hereditary surname carried by generations of families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mukhi

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

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

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