Explore the Family Name Farahani
The meaning of Farahani
Iranian: habitational name for someone from the region of Farahan, Iran.
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How common is the last name Farahani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Farahani has increased significantly over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 56,526 and rose to 47,272 in 2010, marking a 16.37% increase. The count of individuals carrying the surname also grew from 338 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, a 32.84% rise. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw an upward trend, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, which is a 15.38% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #47,272 | 16.37% |
| Count | 338 | 449 | 32.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farahani
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Farahani also experienced some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 22.36%, going from 2.37% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 17.16% to 16.04%. The number of individuals identifying as white increased slightly from 71.01% to 73.72%. However, there was a significant decrease in the Hispanic ethnicity from 8.88% to 6.24%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but in 2010, 1.11% identified as Black, while the latter category remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.01% | 73.72% | 3.82% |
| Two or More Races | 17.16% | 16.04% | -6.53% |
| Hispanic | 8.88% | 6.24% | -29.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.37% | 2.9% | 22.36% |
| Black | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |