Explore the Family Name Ghaffari
The meaning of Ghaffari
Muslim: surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Ghaffar. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Mehrdad, Mohammad, Mohsen, Ramin, Abbas, Ahmad, Fereydoon, Mahmoud, Mohamad, Nader, Saeed.
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How common is the last name Ghaffari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ghaffari has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ghaffari ranked 40,265th in terms of popularity and increased to 35,016th by 2010, a change of 13.04%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 512 in 2000 to 644 in 2010, representing a 25.78% increase. The proportion of individuals with the Ghaffari surname per 100,000 people also saw a rise from 0.19 to 0.22, marking a 15.79% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #35,016 | 13.04% |
| Count | 512 | 644 | 25.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.22 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ghaffari
The ethnic identity associated with the Ghaffari surname has also evolved according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 82.62% of Ghaffaris were identified as White, decreasing slightly to 82.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 3.32% to 3.88%. Those reporting as having two or more ethnicities decreased from 11.13% to 10.87%. The Hispanic segment saw a decrease from 2.54% to 2.17%, while Black representation within this surname emerged at 0.93% in 2010, up from 0% in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native segment remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.62% | 82.14% | -0.58% |
| Two or More Races | 11.13% | 10.87% | -2.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.32% | 3.88% | 16.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 2.17% | -14.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |