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

Padlan, 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 Padlan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Padlan in America

Padlan is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Padlan surname appeared 145 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 Padlan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Padlan 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 Padlan

The surname Padlan has its origins in the Middle East, likely originating in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) during the 6th century BCE. The name is derived from the Persian word "pad" meaning "guard" or "protector," combined with the suffix "-lan" indicating a place or person.

The earliest recorded instances of the Padlan name can be traced back to the Sassanid Empire, a Persian dynasty that ruled from 224 to 651 CE. Several ancient manuscripts and records from this period mention individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Padlani or Padlanian, suggesting they may have been guards or protectors of important sites or figures.

During the Islamic conquest of Persia in the 7th century CE, the Padlan name spread to other regions of the Middle East and Central Asia. It is believed that some Padlans may have been members of the Persian military or served as guards for influential Muslim leaders and caliphs.

In the 11th century, a prominent figure named Abul-Hasan Ali Padlan was recorded as a renowned scholar and poet in the city of Nishapur, located in present-day northeastern Iran. His works and literary contributions were widely celebrated during his lifetime (1018-1089 CE).

As the centuries passed, the Padlan name continued to appear in various historical records and documents across the Middle East and Central Asia. In the 14th century, a merchant named Ismail Padlan was noted for his extensive trade routes and business dealings in the region surrounding the Caspian Sea.

In the 16th century, a Persian nobleman named Farhad Padlan played a significant role in the court of Shah Ismail I, the founder of the Safavid dynasty. Records indicate that he served as a trusted advisor and military commander, and was instrumental in several military campaigns and diplomatic negotiations.

Another notable figure was Ali Padlan, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived in the city of Isfahan, Iran, during the 17th century. His intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned many mosques and buildings throughout the Safavid Empire.

While the Padlan name has its roots in ancient Persia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its earliest recorded origins and historical significance can be traced back to the Middle East, where it held a strong association with guardianship, protection, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Padlan

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

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

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