Explore the Family Name Emami
The meaning of Emami
Muslim (mainly Iran, also Afghanistan): derivative, formed with the attributive suffix -i, of Persian emām ‘imam’, the Shiite Muslim status name for a spiritual leader (see Imam). Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Abbas, Ahmad, Hamid, Ehsan, Hossein, Masoud, Nasser, Alireza, Baha, Bahereh, Firooz.
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How common is the last name Emami in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Emami has seen a significant increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name improved from 41,320 in 2000 to 36,286 in 2010, marking a 12.18% rise in its popularity. In terms of count, the number of people with the Emami surname increased by 24.14%, going from 497 in 2000 to 617 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose by 16.67%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #36,286 | 12.18% |
| Count | 497 | 617 | 24.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.21 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emami
On the ethnicity front, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Emami surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly by 1.76%, from 80.28% in 2000 to 81.69% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 19.46%, from 2.21% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Emami surname identifying as Hispanic remained almost constant, experiencing a minor decrease of 0.47%. Similarly, the representation of two or more races saw a small decline of 3.85%. No one identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.28% | 81.69% | 1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 12.47% | 11.99% | -3.85% |
| Hispanic | 4.23% | 4.21% | -0.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.21% | 1.78% | -19.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |