Explore the Family Name Madani
The meaning of Madani
Muslim: from Arabic madanī, a habitational name for someone from the Islamic holy city of Medina (Arabic Madīnah), an honorable epithet, denoting someone who did his religious studies in Medina, and also a vocabulary word meaning ‘townsman’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammad, Syed, Hassan, Majid, Nabil, Seyed, Shirin, Abdelkader, Ahmed, Ali, Ebrahim, Elahe.
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How common is the last name Madani in the United States?
The surname Madani has seen a growth in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 41,522 in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed up to rank 34,801 - an increase of 16.19%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 494 in 2000 to 649 in 2010, representing a 31.38% growth. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname rose by 22.22%, indicating that it has been gaining popularity over the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #34,801 | 16.19% |
| Count | 494 | 649 | 31.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.22 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Madani
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there has been some shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Madani's are White, with this group increasing slightly from 64.37% in 2000 to 67.49% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, from 14.78% to 17.72%. There was a significant drop in those identifying with two or more races, decreasing from 18.83% to 9.55%. Hispanics saw an increase from 1.82% to 2.62%. It should be noted that no data was reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.37% | 67.49% | 4.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.78% | 17.72% | 19.89% |
| Two or More Races | 18.83% | 9.55% | -49.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.62% | 43.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |