Explore the Family Name Narain
The meaning of Narain
Indian: variant of Narayan. This surname is also found in Mauritius, South Africa, Suriname, and Guyana. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Arvind, Vijay, Ajay, Amar, Amitabh, Ashok, Bindu, Brahm, Chandra, Deonarine, Hardat, Harish.
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How common is the last name Narain in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Narain has significantly grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,161st most common surname but by 2010, it had climbed to 24,352nd. This is a jump of nearly 24.28%. Similarly, the number of people with the surname Narain increased by over half (52.22%) during this same period, growing from 676 to 1,029 individuals. This suggests that for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.35 with the surname Narain in 2010, an increase of 40% from the 0.25 per 100k in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,161 | #24,352 | 24.28% |
| Count | 676 | 1,029 | 52.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.35 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Narain
When it comes to ethnicity, the distribution of the surname Narain also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, growing from 57.25% to 63.07% over the decade. However, those identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased drastically by 67.83%, moving from 22.04% to 7.09%. A significant rise was seen in the Black community, from 9.02% to 17.49%, almost doubling. Meanwhile, the percentage of White, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Narain remained relatively steady, with slight increases across all three groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 57.25% | 63.07% | 10.17% |
| Black | 9.02% | 17.49% | 93.9% |
| Two or More Races | 22.04% | 7.09% | -67.83% |
| White | 4.44% | 4.86% | 9.46% |
| Hispanic | 4.14% | 4.28% | 3.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.11% | 3.21% | 3.22% |