Explore the Family Name Khatri
The meaning of Khatri
Indian (Punjab): from Sanskrit kṣatriya ‘member of the warrior class’, derived from kṣatra ‘dominion, power’. One of the major subdivisions of the Khatri community are Bahris (see Bahri 2). History: As their name suggests, the Punjabi Khatris claim to be of Kshatriya origin. They have been prominent in civil administration from the time of the Mughal emperors. Several well-known Sikh gurus, including Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion, have come from the Khatri community. The vast majority of the Khatris are, however, Hindus. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Dilip, Hiralal, Jayesh, Mahesh, Vijay, Vinod, Alkesh, Anil, Jagdish, Manilal, Mukesh, Nandlal. Arabic/Muslim Mohammed, Faiz, Ibrahim, Nisar, Saleem, Yusuf, Abdul, Abid, Afzal, Ahmed, Anwer, Ayub.
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How common is the last name Khatri in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data regarding popularity, the surname Khatri has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Khatri was ranked as the 21,254th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 14,870th spot - an increase of over 30%. The total count of people with this surname also grew from 1,150 to 1,991 in that same period, marking a growth rate of over 73%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the name saw a 55.81% jump from 0.43 to 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,254 | #14,870 | 30.04% |
| Count | 1,150 | 1,991 | 73.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.67 | 55.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Khatri
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Khatri identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group increased from 88.78% in 2000 to 92.62% in 2010, showing a 4.33% growth. Those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 6.96% to 2.56%, a decline of 63.22%. White individuals comprised 3.04% in 2000, dropping slightly to 2.71% in 2010. Hispanic representation among Khatris saw a small rise of 20.35%, while no individuals identified as Black in 2000, but 0.35% did in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category was introduced in 2010, with 0.40% of Khatris identifying with this ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.78% | 92.62% | 4.33% |
| White | 3.04% | 2.71% | -10.86% |
| Two or More Races | 6.96% | 2.56% | -63.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.36% | 20.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |