Explore the Family Name Sahni
The meaning of Sahni
Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name from Sanskrit sainani ‘commander’. Compare Sawhney. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Suresh, Kiran, Rakesh, Anirudh, Anuj, Arti, Ashok, Atam, Ganesh, Hardev, Ish, Jawahar.
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How common is the last name Sahni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sahni has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sahni ranked 39,824 in popularity with only 519 individuals bearing the name, representing a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 30,303 with 772 individuals identified with the surname Sahni, increasing the proportion to 0.26 per 100,000 people. This represents an overall increase in popularity by approximately 23.91% and a 48.75% rise in occurrence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #30,303 | 23.91% |
| Count | 519 | 772 | 48.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.26 | 36.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sahni
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Sahni identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group accounted for 80.54%, increasing to 89.77% by 2010, indicating an 11.46% rise. The proportion of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 9.44% in 2000 to 3.50% in 2010. There was also a decrease in individuals who identify as white, from 7.32% in 2000 to 5.44% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanics remained constant at 1.16% in both years, while there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as black at 0.91% in 2010. No data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.54% | 89.77% | 11.46% |
| White | 7.32% | 5.44% | -25.68% |
| Two or More Races | 9.44% | 3.5% | -62.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |