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

Dasti, 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 Dasti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dasti in America

Dasti is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dasti surname appeared 165 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 Dasti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dasti 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 Dasti

The surname DASTI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, possibly in the northern regions such as Punjab or Sindh. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language, where it may have been derived from the word "dasta," which means "hand" or "fist."

In the historical records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, there are mentions of individuals bearing the surname DASTI. One notable example is Mirza Dasti Khan, a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

During the British colonial period in India, the surname DASTI appears in various administrative records and census documents. One such record is the Bengal District Gazetteers, which mentions a village named Dasti in the district of Dinajpur (now part of Bangladesh), suggesting a possible connection between the surname and a place name.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DASTI was Rai Bahadur Dasti Ram (1855-1927), a prominent Indian civil servant and landowner from the Punjab region. He was awarded the prestigious title of "Rai Bahadur" by the British government for his services.

Another notable figure was Sir Dasti Dinshaw (1881-1968), an influential Indian businessman and philanthropist from the Parsi community. He served as the Chairman of the Bombay Port Trust and was knighted by the British government in 1941 for his contributions to commerce and public service.

In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of Hasan Dasti (1923-1998), a renowned Urdu poet and writer from Pakistan. His works, including collections of poetry and short stories, explored themes of social justice and human emotions.

Mohsin Dasti (born 1980) is a contemporary Pakistani cricketer who has represented his country in international matches. He is known for his aggressive batting style and has played in various domestic and international tournaments.

It is worth noting that the surname DASTI has also been found in various other regions, such as Afghanistan and parts of Central Asia, suggesting a broader geographical spread and potential migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dasti

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

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

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