Explore the Family Name Rouhani
The meaning of Rouhani
Iranian: variant of Rohani.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rouhani in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rouhani has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 60,390th most popular surname, while by 2010 it climbed to the 54,864th spot, a growth of 9.15%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 312 to 375, reflecting a 20.19% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rouhani per 100,000 population rose by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #54,864 | 9.15% |
| Count | 312 | 375 | 20.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rouhani
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rouhani, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight growth from 81.09% in 2000 to 81.87% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races decreased by 15.15%, from 15.71% in 2000 to 13.33% in 2010. Notably, the proportion of people with the Rouhani surname identifying as Hispanic saw a significant jump of 183.13%, albeit from a smaller base, from 1.60% in 2000 to 4.53% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.09% | 81.87% | 0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 15.71% | 13.33% | -15.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 4.53% | 183.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |