Explore the Family Name Ehsan
The meaning of Ehsan
Muslim (Iran): from a Persian variant of the Arabic personal name Iḥsan ‘benevolence, kindness’.
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How common is the last name Ehsan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ehsan has gained popularity in the United States over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 77,222nd, but by 2010, it had risen to 53,913th - a change of 30.18%. The count of individuals with the surname Ehsan also increased significantly within this period, from 231 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, registering a 65.8% increase. The proportion of Ehsans per 100,000 people in the population also grew by 44.44%, from 0.09 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #53,913 | 30.18% |
| Count | 231 | 383 | 65.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehsan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Ehsan surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. Between 2000 and 2010, this group saw an increase of nearly 30%, growing from 41.99% to 54.57%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly by 23.41%, from 16.02% to 12.27%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Whites with the surname Ehsan dropped by 19.8%, from 39.39% to 31.59%. There were no recorded Ehsans who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 41.99% | 54.57% | 29.96% |
| White | 39.39% | 31.59% | -19.8% |
| Two or More Races | 16.02% | 12.27% | -23.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |