Explore the Family Name Heydari
The meaning of Heydari
Muslim (Iran): variant of Heidari, derived from the personal name Ḥeydar or from a variant Persian spelling of the epithet Ḥaidar (see Haidar).
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How common is the last name Heydari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Heydari' has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 87,348 and by 2010, it moved up to the 67,519th position, indicating a 22.7% change in its rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Heydari surname also rose from 198 to 292 during this period, marking a substantial increase of 47.47%. The proportion per 100,000 people also witnessed an upward shift of 42.86%, moving from 0.07 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #67,519 | 22.7% |
| Count | 198 | 292 | 47.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heydari
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Heydari surname. In 2000, the largest ethnic group identified as White at 77.78%, which slightly decreased to 74.32% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped significantly by 66.17% over the same period. However, those reporting two or more races saw a substantial increase of 65.4%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation marginally reduced by 9.57%. There was no change in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.78% | 74.32% | -4.45% |
| Two or More Races | 12.63% | 20.89% | 65.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 2.74% | -9.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.06% | 2.05% | -66.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |