Explore the Family Name Kiani
The meaning of Kiani
1. Iranian: from the Persian adjective kayānī, derived from the plural form of kay, the royal title of the semi-legendary Kayanian dynasty of Iran (see Kayani), the heroes of the Avesta and of the epic Shahnameh. 2. Pakistani: from a variant of the name of a clan which traces its origin to the Kayanian dynasty of Iran (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Kiani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kiani has seen a substantial increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 53,191 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 41,038—a 22.85% increase. The number of people carrying the Kiani surname also grew during this period, from 365 individuals in 2000 to 531 in 2010, marking a significant 45.48% rise. The proportion of individuals with the Kiani surname per 100,000 people increased by 28.57%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #41,038 | 22.85% |
| Count | 365 | 531 | 45.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiani
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting shifts among those with the Kiani surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a significant 66.03% increase, rising from 17.81% in 2000 to 29.57% in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 52.71%, falling from 17.53% to 8.29%. During the same time, the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by 9.36%, from 62.74% to 56.87%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Kiani group emerged at 4.71% in 2010, whereas there was no record of Hispanic individuals in 2000. The percentages of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.74% | 56.87% | -9.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 17.81% | 29.57% | 66.03% |
| Two or More Races | 17.53% | 8.29% | -52.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |