Explore the Family Name Talebi
The meaning of Talebi
Muslim (Iran): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Taleb, in particular from/with Abū Ṭālib (see Talib), father of the first Shiite imam Ali.
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How common is the last name Talebi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Talebi has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Talebi was ranked as the 78,326th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 227 bearers. By 2010, the rank had risen to 65,593, showing a change of 16.26% in its popularity. The count also increased to 302, reflecting a 33.04% growth in the number of individuals carrying this surname. This data implies that the proportion of people named Talebi per 100k Americans grew from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a 25% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #65,593 | 16.26% |
| Count | 227 | 302 | 33.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Talebi
When looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data tells us that the ethnic identity related to the surname Talebi also shifted significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of Talebis identified as White (83.70%) while a smaller percentage identified as being of Two or more races (11.01%) or Hispanic (3.08%). However, by 2010, while the White segment remained dominant, it had shrunk to 76.82%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races increased to 15.89%, indicating a 44.32% change. Also, the Hispanic segment saw a rise to 3.97%, marking a 28.90% change. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category which didn't exist in 2000, appeared in 2010 with 2.32% of Talebis identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 76.82% | -8.22% |
| Two or More Races | 11.01% | 15.89% | 44.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 3.97% | 28.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |