Explore the Family Name Ashraf
The meaning of Ashraf
Muslim: from an Arabic personal name, Ashraf, meaning ‘most honorable’ or ‘most distinguished’, from an elative adjective of the Arabic sharīf ‘noble, honorable, highborn’ (see Sharif). Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammad, Mohammed, Muhammad, Syed, Ali, Bibi, Ovais, Ahmad, Aziz, Fareed, Iqbal, Javaid.
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How common is the last name Ashraf in the United States?
The surname Ashraf has increased in popularity over the last decade according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 16,635 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen significantly to 12,548. This indicates that the surname has become more common in America, as seen by a growth of almost 25 percent. The count of people with this surname also saw a substantial increase of 55.61 percent from 1,586 in 2000 to 2,468 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Ashraf per 100k Americans also rose by 42.37 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,635 | #12,548 | 24.57% |
| Count | 1,586 | 2,468 | 55.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.84 | 42.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ashraf
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Ashraf, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that most people with this name identify with an Asian/Pacific Islander background. An increase was observed in this group from 70.24 percent in 2000 to 83.39 percent in 2010. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, though the number was still relatively small at 1.18 percent in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a significant decrease from 14.88 percent in 2000 to 4.66 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as White and Black also decreased by 21.63 percent and 28.41 percent respectively. A small portion identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where no data was previously recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 70.24% | 83.39% | 18.72% |
| White | 10.91% | 8.55% | -21.63% |
| Two or More Races | 14.88% | 4.66% | -68.68% |
| Black | 2.71% | 1.94% | -28.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |