Explore the Family Name Abbassi
The meaning of Abbassi
Muslim (mainly Maghreb, Pakistan, and Iran): variant of Abbasi.
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How common is the last name Abbassi in the United States?
According to the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Abbassi has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 58999 in 2000 to 48628 in 2010, an increase of approximately 17.58%. The count, indicating the number of people with the Abbassi surname, also rose by 35.2% during this decade, increasing from 321 to 434. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which went up by 25% from 0.12 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #48,628 | 17.58% |
| Count | 321 | 434 | 35.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abbassi
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity for the surname Abbassi reveals some shifts over the same time frame. In 2000, a majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (82.55%), followed by those identifying with two or more races (10.59%). By 2010, while White remained the dominant ethnic identity at 75.12%, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 3.12% to 7.60%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation nearly doubled from 3.12% to 6.45%. Interestingly, Black representation was recorded for the first time in 2010 at 1.38%, whereas it was zero in 2000. There were no changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.55% | 75.12% | -9% |
| Two or More Races | 10.59% | 9.45% | -10.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.12% | 7.6% | 143.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 6.45% | 106.73% |
| Black | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |