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

Soleimani, 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 Soleimani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soleimani in America

Soleimani is the 41959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soleimani surname appeared 518 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 Soleimani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soleimani 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 Soleimani

The surname "SOLEIMANI" is of Persian origin and can be traced back to the Persian language. It is derived from the word "Soleiman," which is the Persian form of the name "Solomon," meaning "peaceful." The name is associated with the biblical figure King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom and wealth.

The earliest known records of the surname "SOLEIMANI" date back to the 16th century in various regions of Persia (modern-day Iran). It was commonly found in cities such as Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tabriz, where many prominent families bore this surname. The name was initially associated with individuals who claimed descent from King Solomon or those who possessed wisdom and knowledge.

In ancient Persian manuscripts and chronicles, there are references to individuals with the surname "SOLEIMANI" serving as scholars, poets, and advisors to royal courts. One notable example is Mirza Mohammad Soleimani, a renowned 17th-century poet and calligrapher from Isfahan, whose works have been preserved in various literary anthologies.

The name "SOLEIMANI" has also been associated with places, such as the village of Soleimani in the province of Kermanshah, Iran. This village likely derived its name from early settlers bearing the surname or as a tribute to the legendary King Solomon.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "SOLEIMANI," including:

1. Haji Mohammad Soleimani (1800-1875), a prominent Persian merchant and philanthropist from Tabriz, known for his contributions to the city's development and charitable endeavors.

2. Mirza Soleimani Kashani (1835-1906), a prominent Shia scholar and religious leader from Kashan, Iran, who played a significant role in the Constitutional Revolution of 1906.

3. Ali Soleimani (1919-1996), an Iranian painter and sculptor celebrated for his contributions to modern Persian art and his unique style influenced by traditional Iranian motifs.

4. Mohammad Soleimani (1927-2008), an Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the reign of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.

5. Hossein Soleimani (1958-2020), a high-ranking Iranian military commander who served as the commander of the Quds Force, a division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responsible for extraterritorial operations.

The surname "SOLEIMANI" has a rich history deeply rooted in Persian culture and traditions, with connections to figures of wisdom, scholarship, and leadership throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soleimani

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

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

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