Explore the Family Name Abdool
The meaning of Abdool
Muslim: variant of Abdul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Abdool in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Abdool in the United States has increased from the year 2000 to the year 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 75,695 in popularity, and by 2010, it moved up to rank 66,754, illustrating an improvement of 11.81%. The count of people with this surname also experienced growth, rising from 237 to 296 individuals, marking a 24.89% increase. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people showed a modest rise from 0.09 to 0.10 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #66,754 | 11.81% |
| Count | 237 | 296 | 24.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abdool
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identities associated with the surname Abdool have changed significantly between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, there was a substantial decrease in those identifying with two or more races, falling from 33.76% to 17.23%. Those identifying as White saw a notable increase, jumping from 4.64% to 11.49%, and the Hispanic identity also saw considerable growth from 2.95% to 6.76%. The Black ethnicity saw a slight increase from 26.16% to 29.05%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category appeared for the first time in 2010 at 3.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 32.49% | 32.43% | -0.18% |
| Black | 26.16% | 29.05% | 11.05% |
| Two or More Races | 33.76% | 17.23% | -48.96% |
| White | 4.64% | 11.49% | 147.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 6.76% | 129.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |