Explore the Family Name Akter
The meaning of Akter
Muslim (Bangladesh): variant of Akhter (see Akhtar).
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How common is the last name Akter in the United States?
The surname Akter has seen a significant increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,176th most common surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 13,316th spot, showing a 66.01% change. The count of individuals with the Akter surname also increased notably from 529 in 2000 to 2,291 in 2010, marking a 333.08% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people increased from 0.2 to 0.78, indicating a 290.0% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #13,316 | 66.01% |
| Count | 529 | 2,291 | 333.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.78 | 290% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akter
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Akter surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This ethnic identity saw an increase from 83.18% in 2000 to 95.42% in 2010, marking a 14.72% change. There was a notable decrease in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, dropping from 14.74% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. The proportions of those identifying as white and black saw minor changes, with white increasing from 0% to 1.09%, and black from 0% to 0.52%. No changes were recorded for Hispanic, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.18% | 95.42% | 14.72% |
| Two or More Races | 14.74% | 2.36% | -83.99% |
| White | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |