2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Pattni
A surname of Indian origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word "pattana" meaning town or city.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Pattni. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pattni surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Pattni with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Pattni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pattni, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and White (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pattni
Among Census respondents with the surname Pattni, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and White (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Pattni bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pattni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander86.4% · 95
- Two or more races6.4% · 7
- White4.5% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pattni
Pattni appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,986 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Up 8,986 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pattni surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #149,446 | 5.7% |
| Count | 102 | 110 | 7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pattni bearers went from 102 to 110 (+7.8% change). The surname moved up 8,986 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #149,446.
FAQ
Pattni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pattni?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Pattni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Pattni?
Pattni ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Pattni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pattni.
Has Pattni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pattni went from 102 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 8 (+7.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Pattni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pattni, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and White (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pattni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.4% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pattni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (86.4%), Two or More Races (6.4%), White (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pattni (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pattni mean?
A surname of Indian origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word "pattana" meaning town or city. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pattni (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Pattni?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.