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

Soltani, 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 Soltani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soltani in America

Soltani is the 30101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soltani surname appeared 779 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 Soltani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soltani 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 Soltani

The surname Soltani is of Persian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in what is now Iran. The name is derived from the Persian word "soltan," meaning "sultan" or "ruler," indicating that the earliest bearers of this surname likely held positions of authority or were associated with royalty or nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Soltani surname can be found in the Safavid dynasty, which ruled over Persia (modern-day Iran) from the 16th to the 18th century. During this period, the Soltani family held significant influence and power within the Safavid court. Notably, Mirza Salman Soltani, born in 1545, served as a prominent military commander and governor under Shah Abbas I, one of the most influential Safavid rulers.

The Soltani name is also linked to various place names within Iran, such as the city of Soltaniyeh, located in the northwestern region of the country. This city was founded in the 14th century by the Ilkhanid ruler Öljaitü, who had taken the title of "Sultan" and established his capital there. It is possible that some Soltani families originated from or were associated with this historical city.

In the 18th century, during the Afsharid dynasty, another notable figure bearing the Soltani surname emerged. Mohammad Khan Soltani, born in 1720, was a military commander and governor who played a crucial role in the conquest of several regions, including Khorasan and parts of Central Asia, on behalf of the Afsharid ruler Nader Shah.

Moving forward to the 19th century, the Soltani surname gained further prominence with Mirza Husayn Khan Soltani, born in 1813. He was a prominent diplomat and statesman who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister of Persia during the Qajar dynasty. Mirza Husayn Khan Soltani was instrumental in negotiating treaties and strengthening diplomatic relations with various European powers.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Mirza Ali Asghar Khan Soltani, born in 1855. He was a renowned poet and calligrapher who contributed significantly to the literary and artistic traditions of Persia. His works were widely celebrated and have been preserved in various collections and manuscripts.

Throughout its history, the Soltani surname has been associated with individuals of influence, power, and cultural significance within the Persian realm. While the specific origins of each family line may vary, the name itself carries a legacy of authority and connection to the rich cultural heritage of Iran.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soltani

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

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

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