Explore the Family Name Eslami
The meaning of Eslami
Muslim (Iran): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Eslam (see Islam), or derived directly from a Persian spelling of Arabic islām ‘peace’, the name of the religion of Muslims, + the attributive suffix -i. Compare Islami 2.
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How common is the last name Eslami in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eslami has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eslami was ranked 70,679 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 63,873—a change of approximately 9.63 percent. The number of individuals with the surname also increased during this period. The count rose from 258 individuals in 2000 to 312 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 20.93 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #63,873 | 9.63% |
| Count | 258 | 312 | 20.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eslami
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents an interesting shift within the Eslami surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. While the proportion identifying as white decreased slightly from 79.84 percent to 77.88 percent, the percentage of those who identify as having two or more races increased by 7.74 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Eslami surname saw a substantial increase of 53.87 percent. There was also a new appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity among individuals with the Eslami surname in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category disappeared completely in the same period. It's important to note that some data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.84% | 77.88% | -2.45% |
| Two or More Races | 12.79% | 13.78% | 7.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 4.17% | 53.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |