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

Soltan, 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 Soltan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soltan in America

Soltan is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soltan surname appeared 281 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 Soltan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soltan 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 Soltan

The surname SOLTAN has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Persian region of what is now modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "sultan," which means "ruler" or "sovereign." The name likely originated during the era of the Persian Empire, when the title of Sultan was used to refer to the rulers of various provinces and territories.

In its earliest form, the name was spelled "Soltan" or "Soltān," reflecting the Persian pronunciation. As the name spread to other regions and cultures, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as "Soltan," "Sultan," and "Soultaneh."

Historical records indicate that the name SOLTAN appeared in various manuscripts and documents dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. One notable example is the Soltaniyeh Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the city of Soltaniyeh, Iran, which was built in the early 14th century during the reign of the Ilkhanid Sultan, Öljaitü.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname SOLTAN was Ala ad-Din Atsiz Soltan, a prominent military commander and governor who lived in the 12th century during the Seljuk Empire. Another notable figure was Shams al-Din Mohammad Soltan, a renowned Persian poet and mystic who lived in the 13th century.

Throughout history, the SOLTAN surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including rulers, scholars, artists, and military leaders. One such example is Sultan Qutb al-Din Aibak, the founder of the Mamluk dynasty in India, who ruled from 1206 to 1210 CE.

In the 15th century, the SOLTAN surname gained prominence in the Ottoman Empire, where it was often used by members of the ruling class and aristocracy. One notable figure from this era was Soltan Cem, the younger son of Sultan Mehmed II, who was a prominent prince and claimant to the Ottoman throne.

Another significant figure bearing the SOLTAN surname was Mirza Soltan Ahmad Nuri, a prominent Iranian philosopher, poet, and scholar who lived in the 19th century and played a crucial role in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran.

While the surname SOLTAN has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Europe and North America, through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance and connection to the Persian and Ottoman empires remain an integral part of its rich legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soltan

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

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

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