Explore the Family Name Heidari
The meaning of Heidari
Muslim (mainly Iran): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Ḥeidar, a Persian form of the Arabic personal name Haidar, in particular from/with Ali, the first imam of the Shiites, also known as Ḥaidar ‘Lion’. Compare Heydari.
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How common is the last name Heidari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Heidari has seen significant growth in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,676 in popularity with a count of 222 instances per 100k people. By 2010, its rank had improved to 61,123 and its count had increased by 48.2%, reaching 329 instances per 100k people. This represents an overall positive change of 23.29% in the span of a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #61,123 | 23.29% |
| Count | 222 | 329 | 48.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heidari
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that people with the surname Heidari are predominantly of White ethnic identity, with this group increasing from 78.38% in 2000 to 82.37% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is those identifying as two or more races, although their percentage decreased from 17.12% in 2000 to 13.07% in 2010. A minor increase was observed in the Hispanic group, rising from 2.25% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. The census data did not record any individuals with the surname Heidari identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.38% | 82.37% | 5.09% |
| Two or More Races | 17.12% | 13.07% | -23.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.74% | 21.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |