Explore the Family Name Mokhtari
The meaning of Mokhtari
Muslim (Iran and Maghreb): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Mokhtar, or perhaps derived directly from a variant of the status name mukhtār (see Mukhtar) + the adjectival suffix -i.
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How common is the last name Mokhtari in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mokhtari has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mokhtari was ranked 80,502 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped up to 62,714 - an increase of 22.1%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 219 to 319 during that decade, marking a substantial rise of 45.66%. The proportion of people named Mokhtari per 100,000 also increased by 37.5%, going from 0.08 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #62,714 | 22.1% |
| Count | 219 | 319 | 45.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mokhtari
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals with the surname Mokhtari identified as White in both years, with a slight increase from 79.45% to 80.88%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 3.20% to 2.19%, while those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease from 3.20% to 1.57%. However, there was an increase in people identifying with two or more races, rising from 12.79% to 15.05%. No individuals with the surname Mokhtari identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.45% | 80.88% | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 12.79% | 15.05% | 17.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.2% | 2.19% | -31.56% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 1.57% | -50.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |