Explore the Family Name Esfahani
The meaning of Esfahani
Iranian and Jewish (from Iran): habitational name for someone from the city of Esfahān, known in English as Isfahan or Ispahan.
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How common is the last name Esfahani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Esfahani has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,936 and then improved to 64,559 by 2010, reflecting an increase of approximately 5%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 271 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, marking about a 14% growth. Despite these increases, the proportion of people named Esfahani per 100k remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #64,559 | 4.97% |
| Count | 271 | 308 | 13.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esfahani
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Esfahani changed significantly over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Esfahanis identifying as White increased from 72.69% in 2000 to 82.14% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased considerably, from 21.40% to 12.01%. Additionally, the surname saw a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.95% to 4.55%. There were no Esfahanis recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.69% | 82.14% | 13% |
| Two or More Races | 21.4% | 12.01% | -43.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 4.55% | 54.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |