Explore the Family Name Rostami
The meaning of Rostami
Iranian: surname denoting descent from or association with someone bearing the Persian personal name Rostam, in particular an association with a legendary hero of the epic Shahnameh.
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How common is the last name Rostami in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rostami has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 63812, but by 2010, it had risen to 49461, marking a 22.49% increase in rank. The actual count of individuals with the surname Rostami also grew during this period, moving from 292 in 2000 to 425 in 2010, a rise of 45.55%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Rostami per 100k increased by 27.27%, moving from 0.11 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #49,461 | 22.49% |
| Count | 292 | 425 | 45.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rostami
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rostami also saw shifts from 2000 to 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (83.56%), followed by those identifying as two or more races (10.96%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.05%). By 2010, however, there was a noticeable shift. While the majority still identified as White (77.41%), there was a decrease of 7.36%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping to 17.41%, a change of 58.85%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also witnessed a growth of 14.63%, reaching 2.35%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased by 24.27% to 2.59%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.56% | 77.41% | -7.36% |
| Two or More Races | 10.96% | 17.41% | 58.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 2.59% | -24.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.05% | 2.35% | 14.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |