Explore the Family Name Pandian
The meaning of Pandian
Indian (Tamil Nadu): from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘knowledgeable, learned’, associated with the Pandya dynasty that ruled southern India in ancient times. Compare Pandit.
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How common is the last name Pandian in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Pandian" has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010 according to data collected by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Pandian was ranked 98,770th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped to 60,347th – a change of 38.9%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw an impressive growth, nearly doubling from 170 in 2000 to 334 in 2010. This corresponds to an increase in proportion per 100k people from 0.06 to 0.11, marking an 83.33% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #60,347 | 38.9% |
| Count | 170 | 334 | 96.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.11 | 83.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pandian
Ethnic identity associated with the surname "Pandian" based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census primarily points towards Asian/Pacific Islander origins. In 2000, 92.35% of those with the Pandian surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, decreasing slightly to 91.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 2.94% to 4.19%. The percentage of Whites bearing this surname dropped from 3.53% to 2.40%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Hispanics, Blacks, American Indian and Alaskan Natives for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 92.35% | 91.92% | -0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 4.19% | 42.52% |
| White | 3.53% | 2.4% | -32.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |