Explore the Family Name Vakili
The meaning of Vakili
Muslim (Iran): derivative, formed with the attributive suffix -i, of Vakil.
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How common is the last name Vakili in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vakili within the United States has been on the rise in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had jumped to a ranking of 53,667, indicating a 20.28% increase over the decade. The count of individuals bearing the surname also grew substantially during this period, from 274 to 385, which equates to a 40.51% uptick. The proportion of the name Vakili per 100,000 people in the population also saw an increase from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, signifying a 30% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #53,667 | 20.28% |
| Count | 274 | 385 | 40.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vakili
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Vakili identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 86.13% to 84.42%. There were also small but growing proportions who identified as Hispanic or as having two or more races, with these groups increasing from 1.82% to 2.60% and from 10.95% to 12.21%, respectively, over the decade. However, none of the individuals with the Vakili surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.13% | 84.42% | -1.99% |
| Two or More Races | 10.95% | 12.21% | 11.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.6% | 42.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |