Explore the Family Name Lotfi
The meaning of Lotfi
Muslim (mainly Iran, Maghreb, and Egypt): variant of Lutfi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lotfi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lotfi has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,274th most common surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 51,281st position, marking a 22.62% change. The actual count of people with this surname also grew during this period, with an increase of 45.52% from 279 individuals in 2000 to 406 in 2010. This increased the proportion of individuals named Lotfi per 100,000 from 0.1 to 0.14, representing a 40% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #51,281 | 22.62% |
| Count | 279 | 406 | 45.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.14 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lotfi
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lotfi mainly identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group from 83.15% in 2000 to 80.3% in 2010. An increase can be observed among those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.51% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010, marking a 37.45% change. Additionally, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races rose from 12.54% to 13.3%, indicating a 6.06% change. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals who are of Asian/Pacific Islander descent slightly declined from 1.79% to 1.72%. Also, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black in 2010 stood at 1.23%, with no recorded percentage for this group in 2000. Lastly, there were no changes in the proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.15% | 80.3% | -3.43% |
| Two or More Races | 12.54% | 13.3% | 6.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 3.45% | 37.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.79% | 1.72% | -3.91% |
| Black | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |