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

Soldat, 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 Soldat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soldat in America

Soldat is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soldat surname appeared 159 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 Soldat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soldat 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 Soldat

The surname "SOLDAT" originated in France, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "soldat," meaning "soldier" or "warrior." This occupational name was likely given to individuals who served in the military or were known for their fighting skills.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 1579 census records of the town of Rouen, where a certain Jacques Soldat was listed as a resident. Another early record is from the 1611 marriage register of the parish of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, which mentions a Jean Soldat.

The name Soldat was particularly common in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy and Picardy, where many soldiers and mercenaries were recruited during the various wars and conflicts that plagued the country throughout its history.

In the 17th century, the Soldat name gained some prominence with the birth of François Soldat (1620-1689), a French Catholic theologian and author. He wrote several influential works, including "Traité de la Conscience Errante" (Treatise on the Erring Conscience), which explored the concept of moral certainty.

Another notable figure with the surname Soldat was Jean-Baptiste Soldat (1753-1821), a French military officer who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of General and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his bravery and service.

In the 19th century, the Soldat name appeared in literary circles with the French novelist and playwright Victorien Soldat (1826-1897). He is best known for his works "Les Dernières Cartouches" (The Last Cartridges) and "Le Siège de Paris" (The Siege of Paris), which depicted the Franco-Prussian War.

The name Soldat also has a connection to the world of art, with the French painter and illustrator Émile Soldat (1855-1922). He was renowned for his depictions of rural life and landscapes, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany.

While the surname Soldat may not be as widespread as some other French surnames, it carries a rich history and a strong association with military service, literature, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soldat

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

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

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