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

Rekhi, 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 Rekhi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rekhi in America

Rekhi is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rekhi surname appeared 177 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 Rekhi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rekhi 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 Rekhi

The surname REKHI is of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjab region. It likely originated during the medieval period, around the 11th to 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "riksha," which means "bear" or "Ursa Major constellation." It may have been used as a surname for those who had a connection to the bear, either as hunters or as a symbolic representation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REKHI can be found in the Rajput chronicles of the 12th century, where it was mentioned as the surname of a warrior clan from the region. The name also appeared in various local records and manuscripts from the Mughal era, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Rai Singh REKHI is mentioned in the court records of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was a notable administrator and military leader who played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire.

During the 17th century, a scholar and poet named Kavi Ratan REKHI gained recognition for his contributions to Punjabi literature. His poetic works were celebrated for their vivid descriptions of nature and human emotions.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Sardar Gurmukh Singh REKHI was a prominent leader in the Sikh Empire. He held important positions in the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and was known for his military prowess and strategic skills.

Another notable individual with the surname REKHI was Pandit Ravi Shankar REKHI, a renowned classical musician who lived from 1920 to 2012. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the world of Indian classical music and was instrumental in introducing it to a global audience.

While the surname REKHI has its roots in the Punjab region of India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and to the Indian diaspora around the world. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide insights into the ancient origins and significance of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rekhi

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

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

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