Explore the Family Name Rezaie

The meaning of Rezaie

Muslim (Iran and Afghanistan): variant of Rezai.

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How common is the last name Rezaie in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rezaie has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 103193, but by 2010 it had risen to 86005, indicating an increase of approximately 16.66%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname also experienced a substantial rise during this period. In 2000, there were 161 individuals with this surname, and by 2010, that count had increased to 217, marking an impressive growth rate of 34.78%. This resulted in an increase in the proportion per 100k people from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#103,193#86,00516.66%
Count16121734.78%
Proportion per 100k0.060.0716.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rezaie

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a notable shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Rezaie surname between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White represented the majority (87.58%) in 2000, this proportion saw a decrease to 74.19% by 2010. Conversely, individuals reporting two or more races under this surname experienced a significant growth, increasing from 9.94% in 2000 to 22.58% in 2010. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.

20002010Change
White87.58%74.19%-15.29%
Two or More Races9.94%22.58%127.16%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%