Explore the Family Name Zaveri
The meaning of Zaveri
Indian (Gujarat, Maharashtra) and Pakistani: occupational name for a jeweler, ultimately derived from Persian javāher ‘gem(s), jewel(s)’ (see Javaheri).
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How common is the last name Zaveri in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Zaveri' has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Zaveri' was ranked as the 49,057th most popular surname in the United States, whereas by 2010 it had risen to the 36,695th position. That's a considerable leap upward by 25.2%. Similarly, the count of individuals who identify with this surname went up from 403 in 2000 to 609 in 2010, marking a substantial growth rate of 51.12%. As a result, the proportion of 'Zaveri' per 100k people in America also saw an uptick from 0.15 to 0.21, which is a 40% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #36,695 | 25.2% |
| Count | 403 | 609 | 51.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.21 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaveri
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Zaveri' was primarily Asian/Pacific Islander according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 90.57% in 2000 to 93.76% in 2010, a change of 3.52%. However, there were declines in other categories. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased by 46.98% from 4.96% to 2.63%, while those identifying as White decreased by 9.89% from 2.73% to 2.46%. The percentage of Hispanics with this surname also dropped significantly by 52.87%, from 1.74% to 0.82%. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the 'Zaveri' surname during both these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.57% | 93.76% | 3.52% |
| Two or More Races | 4.96% | 2.63% | -46.98% |
| White | 2.73% | 2.46% | -9.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 0.82% | -52.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |