Explore the Family Name Akhavan
The meaning of Akhavan
Iranian and Jewish (from Iran): from a Persian form of Arabic ikhwān ‘brethren, friends, companions’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Hamid, Farideh, Afshin, Ali Akbar, Assad, Bahram, Cyrous, Fatemeh, Habib, Hafez, Haleh, Hashem. Jewish Meyer, Shalom.
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How common is the last name Akhavan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Akhavan in the United States has been gradually increasing. The rank of the surname moved up from 46,523rd most popular in 2000 to 42,237th in 2010. This represents a significant climb of 9.21% over the decade. In terms of the actual count of people with this surname, there was an increase from 431 to 514 people between the years 2000 and 2010. This marks a substantial 19.26% rise in the number of individuals named Akhavan. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the surname's prevalence rose by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #42,237 | 9.21% |
| Count | 431 | 514 | 19.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akhavan
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Akhavan, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that it is predominantly linked with individuals who identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of those with this surname identified as White, with figures remaining nearly stable at 82.83% and 82.88% respectively. A minority of individuals identified as being of two or more races, although the percentage decreased slightly from 13.69% in 2000 to 13.04% in 2010. An increase was noted within the Hispanic community, from 2.78% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Akhavan identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.83% | 82.88% | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 13.69% | 13.04% | -4.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.11% | 11.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |