Explore the Family Name Jhaveri
The meaning of Jhaveri
Indian (Gujarat and Mumbai): Vania and Parsi occupational name meaning ‘jeweler, appraiser of precious stones’ in Gujarati, from Arabic jawharī. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ramesh, Bharat, Bhasker, Dilip, Raj, Arun, Aswin, Deepak, Geeta, Kamlesh, Mukesh, Nayana.
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How common is the last name Jhaveri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, popularity of the surname Jhaveri has seen a noticeable increase between the years 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved by approximately 21%, moving from 34,210th in 2000 to 27,042nd in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 42.9%, from 627 to 896 people. This change represents a growth in proportion per 100,000 from 0.23 to 0.3, showing a 30.43% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,210 | #27,042 | 20.95% |
| Count | 627 | 896 | 42.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.3 | 30.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jhaveri
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an interesting shift. The majority of those with the Jhaveri surname identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, growing slightly from 91.23% in 2000 to 92.19% in 2010. There was a decrease in individuals who identify with two or more races, dropping by 32.9% over the decade. The percentage of Jhaveris identifying as white also decreased, falling by 16.04%. Meanwhile, there was a new emergence of Jhaveris identifying as Hispanic in 2010, where there had been none reported in 2000. Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at 0 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.23% | 92.19% | 1.05% |
| White | 3.99% | 3.35% | -16.04% |
| Two or More Races | 3.83% | 2.57% | -32.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |