Explore the Family Name Wani
The meaning of Wani
Indian (Kashmir) and Pakistani: name based on the name of the Vaishya trader community.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Wani" has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Wani was ranked 95,567th in terms of popularity, while in 2010 the ranking jumped to 52,037th, a change of 45.55 percent. The number of individuals with the Wani surname nearly doubled from 177 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, an increase of 125.42 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a surge from 0.07 to 0.14 during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #52,037 | 45.55% |
| Count | 177 | 399 | 125.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.14 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wani
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Wani surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a slight increase from 57.06 percent in 2000 to 58.15 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also rose by 21.45 percent to 28.82 percent in 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by 37.49 percent to 7.77 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly declined from 4.52 percent to 4.26 percent. No changes were observed for the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories as they remained at zero percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 57.06% | 58.15% | 1.91% |
| Black | 23.73% | 28.82% | 21.45% |
| White | 12.43% | 7.77% | -37.49% |
| Two or More Races | 4.52% | 4.26% | -5.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |