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

Pattni, 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 Pattni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pattni in America

Pattni is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pattni surname appeared 102 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 Pattni.

The history of the last name Pattni

The surname "PATTNI" is of Indian origin, specifically from the Gujarati community. The name is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century, during the Mughal era in India.

The name "PATTNI" is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "pattana," which means "town" or "settlement." It is likely that the surname was initially given to individuals who resided in or were associated with a particular town or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "PATTNI" can be found in the records of the East India Company, which ruled parts of India during the 18th and 19th centuries. The name appears in various documents related to trade and commerce in the region.

In the late 19th century, a prominent individual named Ruttonji Pattni (1828-1891) made significant contributions to the education system in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai). He established several schools and institutions, and his efforts were recognized by the British colonial government.

Another notable figure with the surname "PATTNI" was Bhai Vir Singh Pattni (1872-1957), a prominent Sikh scholar and writer. He authored numerous books and played a crucial role in the revival of Punjabi literature during the early 20th century.

In the field of politics, Mohanbhai Pattni (1921-2005) was a prominent figure in Gujarat, serving as a member of the Indian Parliament and holding various ministerial positions in the state government.

Ramanbhai Pattni (1933-2018) was a renowned industrialist and philanthropist from Gujarat. He founded the Pattni Group of Companies and was actively involved in various charitable and social initiatives.

Throughout history, the surname "PATTNI" has been spelled in various ways, such as "Patni," "Pattani," and "Patani," reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pattni

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

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

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