Explore the Family Name Daswani
The meaning of Daswani
Indian: Sindhi name, from the root of the personal name of an ancestor called Dasomal + the suffix -ani ‘descendant of’ (see Ani).
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How common is the last name Daswani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Daswani has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of Daswani improved from 76,946 in 2000 to 68,122 in 2010, indicating an upward shift of 11.47%. In terms of counts, the number of people with the surname Daswani increased by 24.57%, from 232 in 2000 to 289 in 2010. This is reflected in the proportion per 100k which also saw an increase of 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #68,122 | 11.47% |
| Count | 232 | 289 | 24.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daswani
When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Daswani surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group made up 83.62% of Daswanis in 2000 and increased slightly to 84.08% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 5.6% to 4.5% during this decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of Daswanis identifying as White increased from 9.05% to 9.69%. There was also a new appearance of Hispanic identification, registering at 1.73% in 2010. Identifications as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not recorded in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.62% | 84.08% | 0.55% |
| White | 9.05% | 9.69% | 7.07% |
| Two or More Races | 5.6% | 4.5% | -19.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |