Explore the Family Name Tahiri
The meaning of Tahiri
1. Muslim (mainly Morocco and Afghanistan): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Tahir. 2. Albanian: from the Muslim personal name Tahir (Albanian definite form Tahiri).
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How common is the last name Tahiri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tahiri has seen a significant increase in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 123,314th most common name with only 129 individuals bearing the name, representing a proportion of 0.05 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank had improved to 79,598th, and the count had almost doubled to 239, increasing the proportion to 0.08 per 100k. This represents an impressive growth rate of 85.27% over the decade, moving its rank up by 35.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #79,598 | 35.45% |
| Count | 129 | 239 | 85.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.08 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tahiri
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes as well. In 2000, there were no Asians or Pacific Islanders with the surname Tahiri, but by 2010, they made up 5.44% of the Tahiri population. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased slightly from 6.98% to 7.53%. Meanwhile, the proportion of white individuals decreased marginally from 86.05% to 85.36%. There were no recorded Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname Tahiri in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.05% | 85.36% | -0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 6.98% | 7.53% | 7.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.44% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |