Explore the Family Name Soleimani
The meaning of Soleimani
Muslim (Iran): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Soleiman, a Persian form of the Arabic personal name Suleiman.
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How common is the last name Soleimani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Soleimani rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,827th most popular, while by 2010 it had climbed to 41,959th, a rise of approximately 20.57 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 40.76 percent from 368 to 518. Overall, the proportion of people in the U.S. with this surname per 100,000 residents increased by 28.57 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #41,959 | 20.57% |
| Count | 368 | 518 | 40.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soleimani
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Soleimani also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander; however, by 2010, 1.16 percent did. Those identifying as two or more races increased from 8.42 percent to 11.58 percent, a change of 37.53 percent. Conversely, those who identified as White decreased from 89.4 percent to 84.36 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population increased from 1.9 percent to 2.9 percent, a growth of 52.63 percent. Both in 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.4% | 84.36% | -5.64% |
| Two or More Races | 8.42% | 11.58% | 37.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.9% | 52.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |