Explore the Family Name Rihani
The meaning of Rihani
Muslim: surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Rīḥān ‘sweet basil’, also ‘pity, compassion’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rihani in the United States?
The surname Rihani has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 77,742nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 64,891st spot, reflecting a change of approximately 16.53%. The actual number of people with the surname Rihani also increased from 229 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, an increase of 33.62%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k people also saw a rise of 25.0% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #64,891 | 16.53% |
| Count | 229 | 306 | 33.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rihani
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals carrying the Rihani surname identify as White. In 2000, about 80.79% identified as such, and this figure slightly increased to 85.95% by 2010. The next largest ethnic identity group was those who identified with two or more races, although this group decreased from 15.72% in 2000 to 10.13% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also slightly decreased from 2.18% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. No individuals with the Rihani surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.79% | 85.95% | 6.39% |
| Two or More Races | 15.72% | 10.13% | -35.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 1.96% | -10.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |