Explore the Family Name Khosravi
The meaning of Khosravi
Iranian: surname denoting descent from or association with someone bearing the Persian personal name Khosro, in particular an association with the legendary Iranian king of Kayanian dynasty and a character in the epic Shahnameh. The surname may also derive from a homonymous noun, originating from that very personal name and meaning ‘king, monarch’.
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How common is the last name Khosravi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Khosravi has gained popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 65,492 in popularity and increased to a rank of 46,902 by 2010, marking a positive change of 28.39 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 283 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, showing an increase of 60.07 percent. Its proportion per 100,000 people similarly reflected growth, rising from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, a 50 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #46,902 | 28.39% |
| Count | 283 | 453 | 60.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.15 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Khosravi
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Khosravi, Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by 37.42 percent, while those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased by 32.95 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname who identify as White decreased slightly by 4.75 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 12.46 percent. No changes were observed in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with no persons recorded under these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.8% | 75.06% | -4.75% |
| Two or More Races | 13.78% | 18.32% | 32.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 3.97% | 12.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.18% | 1.99% | -37.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |