Explore the Family Name Hatami
The meaning of Hatami
Muslim (Iran): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Ḥātam, a Persian personal name related to Arabic Ḥātim (see Hatem).
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How common is the last name Hatami in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hatami has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 75,938th in terms of most common surnames, but jumped to 64,200th in 2010, a significant change of 15.46 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 236 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, reflecting a notable growth rate of 31.36 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Hatami surname per 100,000 people also rose by 22.22 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #64,200 | 15.46% |
| Count | 236 | 310 | 31.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hatami
In terms of ethnicity, the data from Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of Hatamis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by nearly 45 percent, those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of over 26 percent. The largest ethnic identity group remains White, which experienced a slight increase of 0.91 percent to make up 72.26 percent of all Hatamis in 2010. Hispanic Hatamis also increased slightly, by 14.17 percent. Meanwhile, there were no individuals with the Hatami surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.61% | 72.26% | 0.91% |
| Two or More Races | 13.56% | 17.1% | 26.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.29% | 6.77% | -44.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 2.9% | 14.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |