Explore the Family Name Omari
The meaning of Omari
1. Muslim: surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Omar. 2. Albanian: from the Muslim personal name Omar (Albanian definite form Omari).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Omari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Omari has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,077 with only 375 people bearing the name. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 37,442 as the count increased to 595 people, showing an uptick of 58.67%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 42.86%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #37,442 | 28.1% |
| Count | 375 | 595 | 58.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.2 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Omari
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the distribution of the surname Omari across various ethnic identities underwent some changes from 2000 to 2010. It became less common among individuals identifying with two or more races, dropping from 22.93% in 2000 to 9.92% in 2010. Conversely, it became slightly more prevalent among Whites (up 5.48%) and significantly more common among individuals identifying as Hispanic (up 93.66%). For those identifying as Black, the percentage also saw an increase from 33.07% in 2000 to 39.66% in 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.6% | 39.66% | 5.48% |
| Black | 33.07% | 39.66% | 19.93% |
| Two or More Races | 22.93% | 9.92% | -56.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 6.72% | 93.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |