Explore the Family Name Narine
The meaning of Narine
Indian: Anglicized form of Narayan. This surname is found mainly in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago; in India it is very rare. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Deo, Jasodra, Leela, Suraj, Suruj, Adesh, Dhanraj, Drupatie, Geeta, Ghanshyam, Gopal, Gopaul.
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How common is the last name Narine in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Narine has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,142 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 21,184—a change of over 27 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased dramatically during this period, with the count rising from 766 to 1,239, reflecting a growth of approximately 62 percent. This rise is further underscored by the proportion per 100,000 people, which increased by 50 percent from 0.28 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #21,184 | 27.31% |
| Count | 766 | 1,239 | 61.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.42 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Narine
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts for the Narine surname. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw the greatest increase, jumping from 25.46 percent in 2000 to 44.71 percent in 2010, a 76 percent change. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a notable increase, rising from 2.22 percent to 4.04 percent. Conversely, the percentage claiming two or more races decreased significantly, dropping from 41.64 percent to 9.44 percent. The percentages of those identifying as White and Black also rose, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 25.46% | 44.71% | 75.61% |
| Black | 19.45% | 29.22% | 50.23% |
| Two or More Races | 41.64% | 9.44% | -77.33% |
| White | 6.53% | 9.2% | 40.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.22% | 4.04% | 81.98% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 3.39% | -27.87% |