Explore the Family Name Ghai
The meaning of Ghai
Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Ghai in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ghai has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010 in the United States. In 2000, Ghai ranked 69,854th, but by 2010 it had shot up to the 46,404th spot. This represents an impressive growth of 33.57%. The count of people bearing the Ghai name also increased substantially during this period, going from 262 in 2000 to 459 in 2010 — a jump of 75.19%. Consequently, the proportion of Ghais per 100,000 people in the population grew by 60%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #46,404 | 33.57% |
| Count | 262 | 459 | 75.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.16 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ghai
On the question of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Ghai surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group increased its share from 85.88% in 2000 to 87.15% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as White or as belonging to two or more races have decreased their shares between 2000 and 2010, with changes of -32.24% and -58.81% respectively. Notably, there was no representation of Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities among Ghais in 2000. However, by 2010 these groups had emerged, making up 3.49%, 1.09%, and 1.31% of Ghais respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.88% | 87.15% | 1.48% |
| White | 6.11% | 4.14% | -32.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.87% | 2.83% | -58.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |