Explore the Family Name Rastegar
The meaning of Rastegar
Iranian: from Persian rastagār ‘liberated; safe’, composed of rasta ‘delivered, rescued, saved’ + gār, a particle denoting agency or possession.
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How common is the last name Rastegar in the United States?
The surname Rastegar saw an increase in prevalence from the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census to the 2010 census, climbing in rank from 69,428 to 57,101, a positive change of approximately 17.76%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by approximately 35.23%, from 264 in 2000 to 357 in 2010. This indicates that for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the Rastegar surname increased by 20.00%, from 0.1 per 100k in 2000 to 0.12 per 100k in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #57,101 | 17.76% |
| Count | 264 | 357 | 35.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rastegar
As per ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, among those bearing the Rastegar surname, the largest ethnic identity is White, which has seen an increase from 80.30% in 2000 to 84.31% in 2010. On the other hand, Asian/Pacific Islander representation within this group decreased from 3.79% to 1.96% during the same period. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a slight decline from 14.02% to 12.32%. The data showed no representation for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories both in 2000 and 2010 for the Rastegar surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 84.31% | 4.99% |
| Two or More Races | 14.02% | 12.32% | -12.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.79% | 1.96% | -48.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |