Explore the Family Name Mansouri
The meaning of Mansouri
Muslim (mainly Iran and Maghreb): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Mansour. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Bijan, Hadi, Behzad, Hamid, Hossein, Mehdi, Mehran, Safa, Abbas, Aghdas, Alireza.
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How common is the last name Mansouri in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mansouri has significantly increased over a decade. In 2000, Mansouri was ranked as the 48,877th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 35,721st, marking an increase in popularity of roughly 27%. The frequency of this surname also saw growth during this period. In 2000, there were about 405 individuals with the surname Mansouri, but by 2010, that number grew by 55.31% to approximately 629 people, augmenting its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.15 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #35,721 | 26.92% |
| Count | 405 | 629 | 55.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.21 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mansouri
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Mansouri surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts can be noted between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a significant majority (around 80%) identified as White, a figure that increased slightly to 83.47% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 made up 1.48% of the Mansouri population, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. In 2000, around 13.8% of people with the Mansouri surname reported being of two or more ethnicities, which decreased to about 12.24% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic went down from 3.95% in 2000 to 3.34% in 2010. No Mansouris identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.25% | 83.47% | 4.01% |
| Two or More Races | 13.83% | 12.24% | -11.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.95% | 3.34% | -15.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |