Explore the Family Name Jaffri
The meaning of Jaffri
Muslim (Pakistan): variant of Jafri. Compare Jaffery 2.
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How common is the last name Jaffri in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jaffri has seen an observable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 101,157 with a count of 165 individuals bearing the name. As of 2010, however, the rank improved to 86,314 with a total count of 216 individuals. This signifies a growth rate of approximately 14.67% in terms of rank and 30.91% in terms of count over the ten-year period. Additionally, the proportion of individuals carrying the Jaffri surname per 100,000 people also experienced a rise by about 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #86,314 | 14.67% |
| Count | 165 | 216 | 30.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaffri
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jaffri, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominant affiliation with the Asian/Pacific Islander group. In 2000, 74.55% of the Jaffris identified with this ethnicity, which increased to 82.87% by 2010 - an upsurge of 11.16%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a decline from 12.12% in 2000 to 7.41% in 2010. Similarly, the representation within the White ethnic group decreased from 8.48% to 7.41% during this period. There were no individuals of Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the Jaffri surname in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 74.55% | 82.87% | 11.16% |
| Two or More Races | 12.12% | 7.41% | -38.86% |
| White | 8.48% | 7.41% | -12.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |