Explore the Family Name Chari
The meaning of Chari
1. Indian (Goa, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh): Brahmin name, from a derivative of Sanskrit acharya ‘teacher’. 2. African (Zimbabwe): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Chari in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chari has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chari was ranked as the 62,775th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 48,628th position, marking a 22.54% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 298 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 45.64%. The proportion of people named Chari per 100k also saw a rise of 36.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #48,628 | 22.54% |
| Count | 298 | 434 | 45.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chari
Changes were also observed in the ethnic identity of those carrying the Chari surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased from 72.82% in 2000 to 82.72% in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased significantly to 7.14% in 2010 from 17.79% in 2000. The number of people with the Chari surname identifying as Black almost doubled, going from 2.01% in 2000 to 3.92% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 72.82% | 82.72% | 13.6% |
| White | 17.79% | 7.14% | -59.87% |
| Two or More Races | 5.03% | 4.15% | -17.5% |
| Black | 2.01% | 3.92% | 95.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |