Explore the Family Name Motiwala
The meaning of Motiwala
Pakistani, Indian (Gujarat): occupational name for a seller or trader of pearls, from Hindi or Gujarati moti ‘pearl’ + wala ‘worker’ or ‘owner’.
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How common is the last name Motiwala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Motiwala has shown a substantial increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 89,172 in terms of popularity; however, by 2010, it had risen to 63,698 – a significant jump of 28.57 percent. The number of people with this surname also grew from 193 in 2000, to 313 in 2010, representing a rise of 62.18 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals in the U.S. named Motiwala per 100,000 increased by 57.14 percent, moving from 0.07 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #63,698 | 28.57% |
| Count | 193 | 313 | 62.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Motiwala
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Motiwala identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group represented 93.26 percent in 2000 and saw a slight increase to 94.89 percent in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 3.11 percent in 2000 to 2.56 percent in 2010. There were no recorded changes for individuals who identify as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.26% | 94.89% | 1.75% |
| White | 3.11% | 2.56% | -17.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |