Explore the Family Name Taher
The meaning of Taher
Muslim: variant of Tahir.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Taher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Taher has seen a significant increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 43,058 but by 2010, the ranking had improved to 30,946, marking a change of 28.13%. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 473 to 751 over the decade, indicating a rise of nearly 59%. The proportion of people named Taher per 100 thousand population grew by 38.89%, from 0.18 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #30,946 | 28.13% |
| Count | 473 | 751 | 58.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.25 | 38.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taher
When looking at ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shifting distribution for the surname Taher. A slight increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was noted, from 34.88% in 2000 to 35.15% in 2010. However, there was a decrease of 54.45% among those claiming two or more races. The largest change was observed in those identifying as white, which rose by 25.96% to 50.60%. The proportion of individuals identifying as black also saw an increase of 71.24%. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reduced to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.17% | 50.6% | 25.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 34.88% | 35.15% | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 19.87% | 9.05% | -54.45% |
| Black | 2.33% | 3.99% | 71.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |