Explore the Family Name Kothari
The meaning of Kothari
Indian (Gujarat, Rajasthan): from Gujarati kothari ‘storekeeper’, a derivative of koṭha ‘granary, store’ (Sanskrit koṣṭhaka). Some characteristic forenames: Indian Sanjay, Ashok, Pravin, Vinay, Bharat, Pankaj, Suresh, Ajay, Anil, Jagdish, Arun, Atul.
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How common is the last name Kothari in the United States?
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a substantial increase in the occurrence of the surname 'Kothari' between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 20,055 in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 14,427, marking a significant shift of 28.06%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,237 in 2000 to 2,071 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 67.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an upwards trend, rising from 0.46 to 0.7, which represents a change of 52.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,055 | #14,427 | 28.06% |
| Count | 1,237 | 2,071 | 67.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.7 | 52.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kothari
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Kothari' identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group constituted 90.70% of individuals with this surname, which increased to 93.72% by 2010, indicating a small growth of 3.33%. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased considerably from 5.25% to 2.56%, a drop of 51.24%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White also saw a slight decrease from 3.4% to 2.99%, representing a decline of 12.06%. The Hispanic category showed negligible growth at 0.43% in 2010 from 0% in 2000, while the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at 0% throughout.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.7% | 93.72% | 3.33% |
| White | 3.4% | 2.99% | -12.06% |
| Two or More Races | 5.25% | 2.56% | -51.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |