Explore the Family Name Pani
The meaning of Pani
1. Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pane or possibly, in some cases, a variant of Panni (see Panno). 2. Indian (Odisha): Brahmin name, from Sanskrit, meaning ‘hand’, probably referring to certain rituals performed by bearers of this name in temples.
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How common is the last name Pani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pani has seen a significant rise in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. This name moved up from rank 81700 in 2000 to 51610 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 36.83%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 87.44%, from 215 to 403 during the same period. As a result, the proportion of the population named Pani per 100k increased by 75.0%, from 0.08 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #51,610 | 36.83% |
| Count | 215 | 403 | 87.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.14 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pani
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was a considerable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 16.28% to 26.05%, an increase of 60.01%. The Hispanic representation also saw growth of 17.53%, rising from 36.74% to 43.18%. However, the proportion of individuals who identify as White decreased by 35.05%, from 42.79% to 27.79%. Additionally, in 2010, 2.48% of people with the Pani surname identified as Black, which was not previously recorded in 2000. The category of those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.74% | 43.18% | 17.53% |
| White | 42.79% | 27.79% | -35.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.28% | 26.05% | 60.01% |
| Black | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |