Explore the Family Name Mahtani
The meaning of Mahtani
Indian (Gujarat): from the personal name of an ancestor, Mahta (see Mehta), + the suffix -ani ‘descendant of’ (see Ani). This name is also found among people from Sindh, Pakistan, who have migrated into India.
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How common is the last name Mahtani in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mahtani has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it moved from the 67,936th position in 2000 to the 59,324th in 2010, indicating a change of 12.68%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also grew by 25.83%, increasing from 271 in 2000 to 341 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Mahtani per 100,000 also increased by 20.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #59,324 | 12.68% |
| Count | 271 | 341 | 25.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahtani
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the majority of people with the Mahtani surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw an increase from 81.55% in 2000 to 86.22% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified with two or more races decreased by 53.61%, from 8.86% to 4.11%. Those identifying as White also saw a decline from 8.86% to 6.16%. The Hispanic segment, which did not exist in 2000, emerged in 2010 at 2.35%. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native segments, remaining at 0% for both decades.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.55% | 86.22% | 5.73% |
| White | 8.86% | 6.16% | -30.47% |
| Two or More Races | 8.86% | 4.11% | -53.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |