Explore the Family Name Noorani
The meaning of Noorani
Muslim (Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan): from Persian nūrānī ‘serene, bright, luminous’, a derivative of Arabic nūr ‘light’. Compare Nourani. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Salim, Abdul, Ali, Mohammed, Sultan, Amin, Anis, Aziz, Hamid, Rahim, Saleem, Ahmed.
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How common is the last name Noorani in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Noorani saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved by 14.44%, moving from 37,640 in 2000 to 32,203 in 2010. The number of individuals with the Noorani surname also increased by 28.78%, from 556 people in 2000 to 716 in 2010. This change was reflected in the proportion per 100k, which increased from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #32,203 | 14.44% |
| Count | 556 | 716 | 28.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noorani
On the ethnicity front, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identities associated with the Noorani surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent made up the majority, increasing from 67.99% in 2000 to 74.72% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races saw a decrease of 64.06%, from 9.71% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. The count of White individuals also slightly decreased during this period, from 19.96% to 18.72%. Hispanic representation saw an increase from 1.62% to 2.09%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 67.99% | 74.72% | 9.9% |
| White | 19.96% | 18.72% | -6.21% |
| Two or More Races | 9.71% | 3.49% | -64.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.09% | 29.01% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |