Explore the Family Name Sayani
The meaning of Sayani
Indian (Gujarat): Lohana and Muslim name, derived from the personal name of an ancestor beginning with Say- + the suffix -ani ‘descendant of’ (see Ani).
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How common is the last name Sayani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sayani has seen significant growth in the last decade. In 2000, the surname ranked at 62,775 but rose to a rank of 52,619 by 2010, marking an increase of 16.18%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased during this period, with a count of 298 in 2000 surging to 394 by 2010, indicating a substantial 32.21% rise. The proportion per 100k also witnessed an increase of 18.18% between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #52,619 | 16.18% |
| Count | 298 | 394 | 32.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sayani
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts within the Sayani surname bearers. A majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, representing 78.43% in 2010, slightly less than the 79.53% in 2000. Interestingly, there was a sizeable decrease of 50.82% in those identifying with two or more races between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White saw a rise of 22.62%, increasing from 12.42% in 2000 to 15.23% in 2010. Meanwhile, a new ethnicity appeared in the 2010 census, with 1.27% identifying as Hispanic. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not recorded for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 79.53% | 78.43% | -1.38% |
| White | 12.42% | 15.23% | 22.62% |
| Two or More Races | 6.71% | 3.3% | -50.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |