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

Salatin, 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 Salatin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Salatin in America

Salatin is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Salatin surname appeared 118 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 Salatin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Salatin 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 Salatin

The surname SALATIN has its roots in the Middle East, originating from the Arabic word "salatin" which translates to "sultans" or "rulers." The name likely emerged during the medieval era, between the 7th and 13th centuries, when Arabic culture and language were widespread across the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the SALATIN surname can be found in the Cairo Geniza records, a collection of medieval manuscripts dating back to the 11th century. These documents contain references to individuals bearing the SALATIN name, suggesting their connection to positions of authority or ruling lineages.

During the Crusades, which spanned from the late 11th to the late 13th century, the name SALATIN may have been adopted by European nobles or knights who encountered Arabic rulers or participated in battles against them. These interactions could have led to the name being incorporated into European cultures and languages.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Salatin al-Dawla, a Persian statesman and advisor to the Ilkhanid rulers, was recorded in historical accounts. His name and influence may have contributed to the further dissemination of the SALATIN surname across the region.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded in the 15th and 16th centuries, the SALATIN name likely gained more prominence, particularly among ruling classes and those associated with the sultanate. Individuals bearing this surname may have held positions of power or had connections to the royal court.

One notable figure with the SALATIN surname was Mustafa Salatin, an Ottoman poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. His literary works and contributions to the arts and sciences during the Ottoman Renaissance period have been well-documented.

In the 17th century, a French traveler named Jean-Baptiste SALATIN was known for his exploration of the Middle East and his detailed accounts of the region's cultures and societies. His writings provide valuable insights into the history and customs of the time.

Another prominent individual with the SALATIN surname was Ibrahim Salatin, an 18th-century Ottoman architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several significant architectural projects, including mosques and palaces, during the Ottoman era.

Throughout history, the SALATIN surname has been associated with various regions and cultures, reflecting the diverse origins and influences that have shaped its meaning and significance over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Salatin

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

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

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