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

Nhin, 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 Nhin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nhin in America

Nhin is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nhin surname appeared 101 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 Nhin.

The history of the last name Nhin

The surname NHIN is believed to have originated in the region of Northern India, specifically in the state of Punjab. It is thought to have emerged during the 16th century, derived from the Sanskrit word "nhi," which means "no" or "not." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who was known for their directness or unwillingness to compromise.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NHIN can be found in the historical archives of the Sikh Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day India and Pakistan from the late 18th to the mid-19th century. In these records, there are mentions of a prominent military leader named Sardar Jassa Singh NHIN, who played a significant role in the empire's expansion during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

The name NHIN can also be traced back to several villages in the Punjab region, such as Nhin Kalan and Nhin Khurd, which may have served as the ancestral homes of families bearing this surname. These place names likely originated from the same root as the surname itself.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the NHIN surname. One such figure was Bhai Vir Singh NHIN (1872-1957), a renowned Sikh scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the literary and spiritual traditions of the Sikh faith.

Another prominent NHIN was Sardar Kapur Singh NHIN (1909-1986), a distinguished Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Governor of Punjab and later as the Indian High Commissioner to Canada.

In the field of sports, Milkha Singh NHIN (1935-2021), often referred to as the "Flying Sikh," was a legendary Indian sprinter who achieved numerous accolades, including winning gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.

Moving to the realm of politics, Sardar Swaran Singh NHIN (1907-1994) was an influential figure who served as the Indian Minister of External Affairs and played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy during the tumultuous years of the Cold War.

Finally, Sardar Dayal Singh NHIN (1915-1989) was a highly respected agriculturist and scientist who made significant contributions to the development of high-yielding varieties of wheat, helping to address food security concerns in India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nhin

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

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

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