Khoja
Khoja Meaning & Origin
About Khoja
The surname Khoja is primarily associated with the Ismaili Muslim community, particularly those of Gujarati and East African origin. It is derived from the Persian word "khwaja," meaning "master" or "lord," and historically referred to a title of respect given to a learned or influential person. Over time, the term Khoja became a hereditary surname for members of the Ismaili community, signifying their social and religious status. Today, the surname Khoja is widely used by Ismailis around the world, representing their cultural and religious heritage.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Khoja is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Khoja: 434
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 48,628
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.15
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Khoja based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Khoja is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Khoja in Braille
Here's how to represent Khoja in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Khoja using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Khoja using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
