Explore the Family Name Haghighi
The meaning of Haghighi
Iranian: from a Persian variant of the Arabic adjective ḥaqīqī ‘genuine, authentic, natural’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haghighi in the United States?
The surname Haghighi has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Haghighi was ranked as the 52,935th most common surname in the United States with 367 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the surname had risen to the 45,495th rank with a substantial growth rate of 14.05%. The count of individuals having the Haghighi surname also increased by 28.07% during this period, thus elevating the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.14 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #45,495 | 14.05% |
| Count | 367 | 470 | 28.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haghighi
In terms of ethnic identity, individuals with the surname Haghighi have shown an evolving pattern. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a significant majority identify as White, representing about 82.29% in 2000 and slightly declining to 81.49% in 2010. However, the number identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 43.56% over the same period. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation also experienced a drastic increase by 111.52%, albeit from a smaller base. Meanwhile, those claiming two or more races saw a decrease of 18.85% and there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.29% | 81.49% | -0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 13.9% | 11.28% | -18.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 4.04% | 111.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.63% | 2.34% | 43.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |