Explore the Family Name Rathi
The meaning of Rathi
Indian (Haryana, Himachal Pradesh): Rajput, Jat occupational surname for a chariot maker, from an agent noun derived from Sanskrit rath ‘chariot’.
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How common is the last name Rathi in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rathi in the United States has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 89,895th but by 2010 it had jumped to 51,723rd, a rise of 42.46%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname more than doubled from 191 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, showing a significant increase of 110.47%. The proportion per 100,000 people also doubled over this time period, increasing from 0.07 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #51,723 | 42.46% |
| Count | 191 | 402 | 110.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.14 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rathi
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Rathi surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group made up 85.86% of Rathis in 2000 and increased to 92.54% by 2010. Individuals identifying as White comprised 9.95% in 2000 but decreased to 5.22% by 2010. There was a small percentage (3.66%) of individuals identifying as Two or More Races in 2000, though this category was not represented in the 2010 data. No individuals with the Rathi surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.86% | 92.54% | 7.78% |
| White | 9.95% | 5.22% | -47.54% |
| Two or More Races | 3.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |