Explore the Family Name Najafi
The meaning of Najafi
Muslim (mainly Iran): derivative, formed with the attributive suffix -i, of Najaf, the name of a city in Iraq, the holy place of Shia Islam, where imam Ali is buried.
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How common is the last name Najafi in the United States?
The surname Najafi, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 59,453 in 2000 to 49,824 in 2010—indicating a 16.2% increase in its popularity. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 32.39%, from 318 to 421 over the same period. Consequently, for every 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Najafi increased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #49,824 | 16.2% |
| Count | 318 | 421 | 32.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Najafi
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse identity associated with the Najafi surname. While the majority of people holding this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (75.47% to 79.81%, respectively), there was a notable decline in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping by 72.95%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also decreased slightly by 16.24%. Meanwhile, there was a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 41.27%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.47% | 79.81% | 5.75% |
| Two or More Races | 17.3% | 14.49% | -16.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.56% | 41.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.4% | 1.19% | -72.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |