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

Sultana, 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 Sultana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sultana in America

Sultana is the 9373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sultana surname appeared 3,471 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sultana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sultana 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 Sultana

The surname Sultana originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Turkey. It is derived from the Arabic word "Sultan," which means "ruler" or "sovereign." The name first appeared in historical records during the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeastern Europe from the 14th to the early 20th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Sultana can be found in Ottoman court documents from the 15th century. During this time, the name was often used to refer to the wives or daughters of Ottoman sultans, as well as other high-ranking officials within the empire.

In the 16th century, the Sultana family played a significant role in the administration of the Ottoman Empire. Mihrimah Sultan (1522-1578), the daughter of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, was a prominent figure who commissioned the construction of several mosques and other architectural landmarks in Istanbul.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded its influence across the Mediterranean, the surname Sultana also spread to other regions. In the 18th century, there are records of individuals with this surname living in areas such as Greece, Bulgaria, and parts of the Balkans.

One notable individual with the surname Sultana was Emine Sultana (1865-1944), a Turkish artist and painter who was active during the late Ottoman period. Her works, which often depicted scenes from daily life in Istanbul, are now considered important examples of Turkish Orientalist art.

Another historical figure with this surname was Vittorio Sultana (1860-1932), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the early 20th century.

While the surname Sultana has its roots in the Middle East and the Ottoman Empire, it has since become more widely distributed across various regions and cultures. However, its historical significance and connection to the Ottoman dynasty remain an integral part of its origin and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sultana

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

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

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