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

Tablit, 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 Tablit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tablit in America

Tablit is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tablit surname appeared 115 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 Tablit.

The history of the last name Tablit

The surname Tablit has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. The name is believed to have derived from the Persian word "tablighat," which means "propagation" or "dissemination." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the spread of religious or cultural teachings.

Historically, the Tablit name can be traced back to the 13th century, during the height of the Persian Ilkhanate Empire. Some of the earliest records of the name appear in administrative documents and tax registers from this period, indicating that members of the Tablit family held positions of influence and authority within the empire's bureaucracy.

In the 14th century, the Tablit name appeared in several Persian manuscripts and chronicles, including the renowned "Tarikh-e Jahan-gusha" (History of the World-Conqueror) by Ata-Malik Juvayni. This work mentions a prominent scholar and diplomat named Ahmad Tablit, who served as an ambassador to the Mongol court during the reign of Hulagu Khan.

By the 15th century, the Tablit family had established itself as a prominent clan in the region of Khorasan, which encompassed parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. Historical records from this period mention several notable figures bearing the Tablit surname, including Mirza Tablit (1420-1492), a renowned poet and calligrapher, and Amir Tablit (1463-1535), a military commander who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Safavid Empire.

As the Tablit family migrated and settled in various parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, the name underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. Some of the alternative spellings found in historical documents include Tabilit, Tabilat, and Tabliti.

Prominent individuals with the Tablit surname throughout history include:

1. Ahmad Tablit (13th century) - Persian scholar and diplomat during the Ilkhanate Empire.
2. Mirza Tablit (1420-1492) - Renowned Persian poet and calligrapher.
3. Amir Tablit (1463-1535) - Military commander in the Safavid Empire.
4. Nasir Tablit (1620-1678) - Persian mathematician and astronomer.
5. Fatima Tablit (1792-1865) - Influential Persian educator and advocate for women's education.

The Tablit surname has endured through the centuries, carrying a rich legacy rooted in the cultural and intellectual traditions of the Middle East. Despite its relatively obscure origins, the name has left an indelible mark on the region's history, transcending geographical boundaries and contributing to various fields of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tablit

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

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 Tablit 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.

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

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