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

Samtani, 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 Samtani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Samtani in America

Samtani is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Samtani surname appeared 196 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 Samtani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Samtani 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 Samtani

The surname SAMTANI has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, tracing back several centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "sam" meaning "together" and "tan" meaning "body" or "clan." The name likely originated as a descriptor for a closely-knit community or family group.

SAMTANI is predominantly found in the western Indian states of Gujarat and Rajasthan, as well as in neighboring regions of Pakistan. The name has been recorded in various historical documents and inscriptions from these areas, with some of the earliest known references dating back to the 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SAMTANI can be found in a 14th-century manuscript detailing the genealogy of a prominent family from the city of Jamnagar in Gujarat. This document mentions a man named Sampatsinh Samtani, who held a position of influence during the reign of the Jadeja rulers.

The name SAMTANI also appears in several medieval records from the princely state of Mewar in Rajasthan. A notable figure was Rao Shantidas Samtani, a military commander who served under the Sisodia dynasty in the 16th century.

In the 18th century, the SAMTANI name gained prominence in the region of Kathiawar (present-day Saurashtra, Gujarat) with the rise of the Samtani clan as influential landowners and traders. Ratan Samtani (1738-1812) was a prominent figure in this period, known for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to the local community.

Another significant bearer of the SAMTANI name was Dhanraj Samtani (1892-1968), a renowned educator and social reformer from Gujarat. He played a pivotal role in establishing several educational institutions and promoting literacy in the region.

Throughout history, individuals with the surname SAMTANI have made their mark across various fields, including business, politics, and academia. Some other notable figures include Kailash Samtani (b. 1943), a prominent industrialist from Mumbai, and Dr. Vinod Samtani (b. 1962), a renowned medical researcher and academician in the field of oncology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Samtani

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

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

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