Explore the Family Name Ahmeti
The meaning of Ahmeti
Albanian: from the Muslim personal name Ahmet (Albanian definite form Ahmeti) of Turkish and ultimately of Arabic origin (see Ahmad). This surname is common in both Albania and Kosovo.
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How common is the last name Ahmeti in the United States?
The surname Ahmeti has seen a rise in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Ahmeti was ranked 122,534th in terms of popularity and by 2010, its rank had risen to 65,782. This represents an increase of 46.32 percent. The count of individuals with the Ahmeti surname nearly tripled from 130 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, which shows growth of 131.54 percent. The proportion of people with the Ahmeti surname per 100k also saw a significant boost from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010 — a change of 100 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,534 | #65,782 | 46.32% |
| Count | 130 | 301 | 131.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.1 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ahmeti
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, 73.08 percent of those with the Ahmeti surname identified as White, and this figure rose to 97.67 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as part of two or more races dropped from 22.31 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. Similarly, those who identified as Hispanic decreased from 4.62 percent in 2000 to nothing in 2010. There were no individuals with the Ahmeti surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.08% | 97.67% | 33.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 22.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.62% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |