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

Hotaki, 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 Hotaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hotaki in America

Hotaki is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hotaki surname appeared 119 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 Hotaki.

The history of the last name Hotaki

The surname HOTAKI originated in Afghanistan, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Pashto language, and the word "hotaki" is believed to have been a descriptive term used to refer to individuals from a particular region or tribe.

The earliest known records of the HOTAKI name can be found in historical manuscripts and chronicles from the Hotaki dynasty, which ruled parts of Persia (modern-day Iran) and Afghanistan in the early 18th century. One of the most prominent figures from this dynasty was Mir Wais Hotak, who led a successful revolt against the Safavid Persian rule in 1709 and established the Hotaki Empire.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the HOTAKI name was closely associated with the Ghilzai Pashtun tribe, which played a significant role in the political landscape of the region. Many members of this tribe adopted the surname HOTAKI, further solidifying its connection to the region.

Beyond the Hotaki dynasty, the surname has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Ashraf Hotaki, who ruled as the Shah of Persia from 1725 to 1729. Another prominent individual was Hussain Hotaki, a military commander who played a crucial role in the Hotaki conquest of Isfahan, the capital of Persia, in 1722.

In more recent times, the HOTAKI name has been associated with individuals from various fields, including politics, academia, and literature. Abdul Qadir Hotaki, born in 1928, was a prominent Afghan writer and historian known for his works on Afghan culture and history. Mohammad Amin Hotaki, born in 1951, is a former Afghan diplomat and politician who served as the ambassador to several countries.

It is worth noting that the HOTAKI surname may have experienced variations in spelling over time, with slight differences in the transliteration from the original Pashto language to other languages and writing systems. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the name remain rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Afghanistan and the Pashtun people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hotaki

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

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

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