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

Kalantari, 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 Kalantari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalantari in America

Kalantari is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalantari surname appeared 198 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 Kalantari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kalantari 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 Kalantari

The surname KALANTARI originated in Iran, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Persian word "Kalan," meaning "elder" or "chief," and "Tari," which refers to a landowner or farmer. This combination suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who held prominent positions or were respected leaders within their agricultural communities.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the KALANTARI name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, primarily in regions such as Isfahan, Shiraz, and Yazd. These areas were known for their thriving agricultural traditions and influential landowners. The earliest recorded instance of the KALANTARI name can be found in a 1376 document from the Mamluk Sultanate, which governed parts of Iran at the time.

One notable figure bearing the KALANTARI surname was Mohammad Kalantari, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Isfahan during the 16th century (c. 1520-1588). His works, including the Divan-e-Kalantari, a collection of poems, have been widely studied and celebrated in Iranian literature.

In the 17th century, Mirza Ali Akbar Kalantari (1634-1712) was a prominent statesman and diplomat who served under the Safavid dynasty. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations with neighboring regions.

The 19th century saw the rise of Mirza Aqa Khan Nuri Kalantari (1834-1892), a prominent Shi'a Muslim scholar and jurist. He was deeply involved in the Tobacco Protest movement, which challenged the monopoly granted to a British company over Iran's tobacco trade.

Another significant figure was Hossein Kalantari (1886-1962), a renowned architect and urban planner who contributed to the modernization of Tehran's infrastructure and design during the Pahlavi era.

Throughout its history, the KALANTARI surname has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as "Kalantariyeh" or "Kalantari-ye," which were derived from the name itself and referred to the areas or villages where KALANTARI families resided.

While the KALANTARI name has deep roots in Iranian history and culture, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, this report focuses solely on the historical significance and origins of the surname within its country of origin, Iran.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalantari

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

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

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