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

Multani, 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 Multani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Multani in America

Multani is the 34465th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Multani surname appeared 657 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 Multani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Multani 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 Multani

The surname Multani has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the region of Multan, a city located in the Punjab province of modern-day Pakistan. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, with roots tracing back to the 11th or 12th century.

The word "Multani" itself is derived from the name of the city, Multan, which was an important cultural and economic center during the reign of various dynasties, including the Ghaznavids, Ghurids, and Delhi Sultanate. The city was renowned for its rich tradition of arts, crafts, and trade, particularly in textiles and ceramics.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Multani can be found in historical texts and chronicles from the Delhi Sultanate era, where individuals with this surname were mentioned as merchants, artisans, or scholars hailing from the city of Multan. These records highlight the significance of the city and its inhabitants in the region's cultural and economic landscape.

Notable individuals with the surname Multani include Shah Gardez Multani, a renowned Sufi saint and poet who lived during the 13th century and was revered for his spiritual teachings and literary works. Another prominent figure was Fazl Ahmad Multani, an 18th-century scholar and historian who authored several works on the history and culture of the region.

In the realm of literature, Mir Hasan Multani was a celebrated Urdu poet who flourished in the 19th century and contributed significantly to the development of the Urdu literary tradition. His poetic works were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated to this day.

The surname Multani also has a connection to the Multani mitti, a type of Fuller's earth clay found in the region, which was highly prized for its purifying and therapeutic properties. Individuals involved in the mining, processing, or trade of this clay may have adopted the surname Multani, further solidifying its association with the region.

Throughout history, variations of the name Multani have been documented, including Multany, Moltani, and Moultani, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that shaped the region over centuries. These variations serve as a testament to the rich heritage and legacy associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Multani

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

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

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