Explore the Family Name Vakil
The meaning of Vakil
Iranian, Indian, and Pakistani: from the Persian status or occupational name vakīl, denoting a delegate, guardian, advocate, lawyer, or attorney.
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How common is the last name Vakil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vakil has seen a rise in popularity. In 2000, it held rank 55,237 and jumped to rank 41,728 by 2010 — an increase of over 24%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by nearly 50%, from 348 in 2000 to 521 in 2010. This increase resulted in the proportion of individuals with the surname Vakil per 100k population growing by 38.46% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #41,728 | 24.46% |
| Count | 348 | 521 | 49.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.18 | 38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vakil
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vakil, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 69.25% in 2000 to 81.19% in 2010 - a change of 17.24%. At the same time, there was a notable decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 13.51% to 5.57%. There was also a reduction amongst those identifying as White, sliding from 16.09% down to 11.90%. Interestingly, there was a minute emergence of those identifying as Hispanic from zero to 0.96% while other categories such as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 69.25% | 81.19% | 17.24% |
| White | 16.09% | 11.9% | -26.04% |
| Two or More Races | 13.51% | 5.57% | -58.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |