Explore the Family Name Eskandari
The meaning of Eskandari
Iranian: surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Eskandar (see Iskandar), in particular an association with Alexander the Great, who in the 4th century bc conquered Persia and is known in Persian as Eskandar.
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How common is the last name Eskandari in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eskandari has seen a notable increase in the United States over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eskandari ranked 64,186 in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 48,530, reflecting a 24.39% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew, from 290 in 2000 to 435 in 2010, indicating a 50% increase. The proportion of individuals named Eskandari per 100,000 people increased by 36.36% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #48,530 | 24.39% |
| Count | 290 | 435 | 50% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eskandari
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census gives us an interesting view into the distribution of the Eskandari surname among various ethnic identities. Over the course of a decade, there was a slight increase in the percentage of people with this surname who identify as White (from 82.76% in 2000 to 83.91% in 2010). A new category emerged in 2010 with 1.15% of people with the Eskandari surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.84% identifying as Hispanic. Those identifying as part of two or more races dipped slightly from 14.83% to 12.87%. There were no recorded instances of people with the Eskandari surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.76% | 83.91% | 1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 14.83% | 12.87% | -13.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |