Explore the Family Name Lalani
The meaning of Lalani
Pakistani and Indian (Gujarat): from the personal name of an ancestor called Lal or Lala (see Lal) + the suffix -ani ‘descendant of’ (see Ani). This name is also found among people from Sindh, Pakistan, who have migrated into India. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Amin, Sadrudin, Salim, Amirali, Anwar, Badruddin, Hadi, Inayat, Karim, Nawaz, Nizar, Saleem. Indian Atul, Bhupat, Govind, Jayantilal, Manoj, Sunil.
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How common is the last name Lalani in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lalani saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lalani was ranked 29,696th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 21,260th—a 28.41 percent increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 748 in 2000 to 1,233 in 2010, reflecting a 64.84 percent growth. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people rose from 0.28 to 0.42 during this 10-year period, which equates to a 50 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #21,260 | 28.41% |
| Count | 748 | 1,233 | 64.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.42 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lalani
In terms of ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 83.69 percent to 88.56 percent over the decade. However, those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly, from 8.42 percent in 2000 to 2.51 percent in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 5.88 percent to 5.03 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic-identifying individuals increased from 0.94 to 1.38, and notably, those identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native emerged in 2010 at 1.30 percent and 1.22 percent respectively, compared to no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.69% | 88.56% | 5.82% |
| White | 5.88% | 5.03% | -14.46% |
| Two or More Races | 8.42% | 2.51% | -70.19% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.38% | 46.81% |
| Black | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |