Explore the Family Name Farahmand
The meaning of Farahmand
Iranian and Afghanistani: from the Persian personal name or nickname Farahmand, which is interpreted as ‘majestic, magnificent’.
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How common is the last name Farahmand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Farahmand has seen a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 71,610th, but by 2010 it had climbed to 64,559th place, indicating an approximately 9.85% jump. The actual count of individuals with the Farahmand surname also increased over this period, going from 254 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, a growth of 21.26%. Proportionally, the prevalence per 100k people rose by 11.11%, reaching 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #64,559 | 9.85% |
| Count | 254 | 308 | 21.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farahmand
The ethnic identity associated with the Farahmand surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. Among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, there was a slight decrease of 5.8%. Those reporting two or more races fell significantly, down 33.15%. However, the proportion identifying as White saw an increase of 5.04%, reaching 83.12% by 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Farahmand surname grew by 19.21%. Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no change, remaining at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.13% | 83.12% | 5.04% |
| Two or More Races | 14.57% | 9.74% | -33.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 4.22% | 19.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.76% | 2.6% | -5.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |