Explore the Family Name Rohani
The meaning of Rohani
1. Iranian: status name for a (Muslim) cleric, from a Persian variant of the Arabic adjective rūḥānī ‘spiritual’ (literally ‘with a soul’). 2. Muslim (Indonesia): from the female personal name Rohani, of Arabic origin (see 1 above). Rohani is also the name of an Islamic movement in Indonesia. — Note: This personal name was registered as a surname only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Rohani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rohani significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rohani was ranked 88,825th in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it had jumped to 62,189th place, representing a significant upswing of almost 30%. The count of individuals bearing the Rohani surname also saw a substantial increase during this time period, growing from 194 to 322 — a nearly 66% rise. The proportion of people with the Rohani surname per 100,000 also climbed from 0.07 to 0.11, indicating a growth rate of approximately 57.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #62,189 | 29.99% |
| Count | 194 | 322 | 65.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rohani
The ethnic identity associated with the Rohani surname also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 79% of those with the Rohani surname identified as White, a figure that remained relatively steady at 78.26% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander saw considerable growth, increasing from just 4.64% in 2000 to 6.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals with the Rohani surname who identified with two or more races decreased from 15.46% to 12.42%. As for the Hispanic population, there was an emergence in 2010 with 2.48% of Rohani bearers identifying as such, whilst none did so in 2000. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained consistently low or non-existent over this ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.87% | 78.26% | -0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 15.46% | 12.42% | -19.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.64% | 6.52% | 40.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |