Explore the Family Name Badami
The meaning of Badami
1. Italian (Sicily): patronymic or plural form of Badamo. 2. Muslim (Iran, India, and Pakistan): derivative of Persian bādām ‘almond’, formed with the attributive suffix -i. 3. Indian (Karnataka): habitational name from the town of Badami, situated in the northern part of Karnataka. It was formerly known as Vatapi and was the capital of the Chalukya kingdom from the 6th to the 8th century ad. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Sujal, Ajit, Asha, Binay, Chandana, Dinesh, Mohan, Umesh, Vinay, Vinod, Vivek. Italian Angelo, Caterina, Ciro, Santo.
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How common is the last name Badami in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Badami saw a slight dip in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 45,573 to 46,404, a change of -1.82%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Badami surname increased during the same period, rising from 442 in 2000 to 459 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.85%. The proportion of individuals with the Badami surname per 100k remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #46,404 | -1.82% |
| Count | 442 | 459 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Badami
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Badami surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting trends. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 12.67% to 19.61%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 81.90% to 76.47%, and the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor decline from 2.49% to 2.40%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also decreased significantly from 2.26% to 1.09%. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Badami surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 76.47% | -6.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.67% | 19.61% | 54.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.4% | -3.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 1.09% | -51.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |