Explore the Family Name Bakhtiari
The meaning of Bakhtiari
Iranian, Afghanistani, and Pakistani: derivative of Bakhtiar, formed with the attributive suffix -i, usually an ethnic name denoting a member of an Iranian tribe living in southwestern Iran.
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How common is the last name Bakhtiari in the United States?
The surname Bakhtiari has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 75,938th in terms of commonality but by 2010, it had risen to 60,196th place, marking a change of 20.73%. The number of people bearing this last name also surged from 236 to 335 during this period, representing a significant jump of 41.95%. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people increased by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #60,196 | 20.73% |
| Count | 236 | 335 | 41.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bakhtiari
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts for those with the Bakhtiari surname. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 8.90% in 2000 to 7.16% in 2010, a fall of 19.55%. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races saw a slight increase from 11.86% to 12.54%. Whites consistently made up the largest share, at 78.39% in 2000 and rising slightly to 79.10% in 2010. There were no recorded figures for Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives either in 2000 or in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.39% | 79.1% | 0.91% |
| Two or More Races | 11.86% | 12.54% | 5.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.9% | 7.16% | -19.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |