Explore the Family Name Akbari
The meaning of Akbari
Muslim (mainly Iran and Afghanistan): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Akbar. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Ahmad, Mohammad, Ayub, Darush, Majid, Mohammed, Shireen, Syed, Abdul, Afsar, Alia.
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How common is the last name Akbari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Akbari has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010, rising in rank from 39,560 to 29,309. This represents a significant increase of approximately 26%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, with a count of 523 in 2000 rising to 807 in 2010, marking a relative growth of over 54%. The proportion per 100k people also saw an uptick of over 42%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #29,309 | 25.91% |
| Count | 523 | 807 | 54.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.27 | 42.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akbari
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Akbari as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of nearly 20%, rising from 14.72% to 17.60%. However, those identifying as White decreased by about 4.39%, falling from 61.95% to 59.23%. There was also a slight decrease in those reporting two or more races, going down from 20.27% to 19.33%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname grew by 24.45%, albeit from a smaller base of 2.29% to 2.85%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black went from 0% in 2000 to 0.99% in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.95% | 59.23% | -4.39% |
| Two or More Races | 20.27% | 19.33% | -4.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.72% | 17.6% | 19.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.85% | 24.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |