Explore the Family Name Itani
The meaning of Itani
1. Muslim (Lebanon): ethnic name from Arabic ʿītānī, denoting descent from an old Arabian tribal name. 2. Japanese: written 井谷 ‘valley of the well’, also less commonly 伊谷 or 猪谷. Sometimes but rarely pronounced Idani.
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How common is the last name Itani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Itani" saw a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Itani ranked as the 45,078th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 37,341st spot, marking an improvement of 17.16%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Itani surname also climbed from 448 to 597 during this decade, which translates to a substantial 33.26% growth. The proportion of Itanis per 100,000 people also increased from 0.17 to 0.2, marking a rise of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #37,341 | 17.16% |
| Count | 448 | 597 | 33.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.2 | 17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Itani
The ethnicity associated with the Itani surname also saw changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Itanis identifying as White surged from 72.54% to 84.92%, an increase of 17.07%. Conversely, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander shrunk from 9.38% to 5.70%, a decline of 39.23%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities halved from 14.06% to 6.53%, a hefty decrease of 53.56%. The proportion of Itanis identifying as Hispanic also lowered from 2.90% to 2.18%, a drop of 24.83%. Lastly, the Black population with the Itani surname disappeared altogether by 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.54% | 84.92% | 17.07% |
| Two or More Races | 14.06% | 6.53% | -53.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.38% | 5.7% | -39.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 2.18% | -24.83% |
| Black | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |