Explore the Family Name Saini
The meaning of Saini
Indian (Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh): Arora and Sikh name from ancient kingdom of Soursena, now identified with central India. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Avtar, Darshan, Raj, Sanjiv, Amar, Ashima, Ashok, Ashwani, Dyal, Hari, Jarnail, Mayuri.
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How common is the last name Saini in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saini has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,825th and saw an impressive jump to 8,828th in 2010, marking a 36.14% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose by 85%, from 2,006 people in 2000 to 3,711 a decade later. This led to an increase in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.74 to 1.26, indicating a growth rate of 70.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,825 | #8,828 | 36.14% |
| Count | 2,006 | 3,711 | 85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 1.26 | 70.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saini
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Saini, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly lies within the Asian/Pacific Islander category. Between 2000 and 2010, this group saw an increase from 87.84% to 91.89%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased from 6.18% to 2.40%. The percentage of White individuals dropped slightly from 4.34% to 3.26%. There were small increases amongst the Hispanic population (from 0.95% to 1.13%) and Black population (from 0.35% to 0.51%). The American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed a noticeable surge from 0.35% to 0.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.84% | 91.89% | 4.61% |
| White | 4.34% | 3.26% | -24.88% |
| Two or More Races | 6.18% | 2.4% | -61.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.13% | 18.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.81% | 131.43% |
| Black | 0.35% | 0.51% | 45.71% |