Explore the Family Name Bokhari
The meaning of Bokhari
Muslim (mainly Pakistan): variant of Bukhari.
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How common is the last name Bokhari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bokhari has increased over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 41,203 but jumped to 32,750 in 2010, marking a rise of 20.52%. The count of individuals with this last name also surged by 40.48% from 499 to 701 people. The proportion per 100,000 people saw an increase of 33.33% indicating the growing prevalence of this surname in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #32,750 | 20.52% |
| Count | 499 | 701 | 40.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.24 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bokhari
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Bokhari identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, increasing from 67.54% in 2000 to 75.75% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races and White decreased by 27.8% and 25.27% respectively. A smaller percentage identify as Hispanic, though this group saw a notable increase of 57% over the decade. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Bokhari who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 67.54% | 75.75% | 12.16% |
| White | 16.03% | 11.98% | -25.27% |
| Two or More Races | 14.03% | 10.13% | -27.8% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.57% | 57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |