Explore the Family Name Pirani
The meaning of Pirani
1. Pakistani, Iranian, and Indian: derivative, formed with the attributive suffix -i, of Persian pīr (plural pīrān) ‘old man, saint’; or a surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Pīrān, a personal name based on the same word and interpreted as ‘wise man’. 2. Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pirano, a derivative of the personal name Piro formed with the suffix -ano. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Abdul, Abdul Karim, Amyn, Nasir, Salim, Ali, Altaf, Ameen, Ameena, Azeem, Bahram, Habib. Italian Carlo, Attilio, Geno.
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How common is the last name Pirani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pirani has seen a surge in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 48,567 in 2000 to 41,234 in 2010, marking an upward climb of 15.1%. Moreover, the count of individuals bearing the name Pirani also rose by 29.41%, from 408 in 2000 to 528 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Piranis per 100,000 people increased by 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #41,234 | 15.1% |
| Count | 408 | 528 | 29.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.18 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pirani
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts among those with the surname Pirani between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 15.50%, from 47.55% to 54.92%. However, the proportion identifying as White decreased by 15.19%, from 47.79% to 40.53%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnicities dropped by 17.86%, while there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic by 2010. Notably, the proportions identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 47.55% | 54.92% | 15.5% |
| White | 47.79% | 40.53% | -15.19% |
| Two or More Races | 3.92% | 3.22% | -17.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |