Explore the Family Name Yazdani
The meaning of Yazdani
Iranian and Pakistani: 1. surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Yazdān, a Persian personal name from yazdān, plural form of Middle Persian yazd ‘god, divinity’. 2. variant of the habitational name Yazdi. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Masoud, Mohammed, Ramin, Vafa, Abbas, Abdi, Afsaneh, Ahmad, Amir, Arezoo, Ata.
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How common is the last name Yazdani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yazdani has shown an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Yazdani ranked as the 35,153rd most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had risen significantly in popularity, reaching the rank of 29,740. There was a 15.4% change in ranking. The actual count of people with the Yazdani surname also went up, from 607 in 2000 to 791 in 2010, marking a 30.31% increase. The proportion of people named Yazdani per 100,000 residents also increased by 17.39%, from 0.23 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,153 | #29,740 | 15.4% |
| Count | 607 | 791 | 30.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.27 | 17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yazdani
The ethnic identity associated with the Yazdani surname also changed over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 65.73% of those with the Yazdani surname identified as White, decreasing to 61.57% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from making up 15.65% of Yazdanis in 2000 to 20.61% in 2010. The number of Yazdanis claiming two or more ethnicities slightly decreased from 15.49% to 15.17%. The Hispanic representation within the Yazdani surname experienced a slight increase, from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no individuals with the Yazdani surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.73% | 61.57% | -6.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.65% | 20.61% | 31.69% |
| Two or More Races | 15.49% | 15.17% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.28% | 15.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |