Explore the Family Name Abdullahi
The meaning of Abdullahi
1. Muslim (mainly Nigeria, Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, also Ghana): from the personal name Abdullahi, a regional variant of Abdullah. — Note: Since Somalis (also from e.g. Ethiopia) do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. In some cases also Albanian (mainly Kosovo): from the Muslim personal name Abdullah (Albanian definite form Abdullahi).
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How common is the last name Abdullahi in the United States?
The surname Abdullahi has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,425th most common surname in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank had jumped to 13,091—a growth of over 60%. The count of individuals with this last name also rose drastically during this time period, going from 644 people in 2000 to 2,343 in 2010. This is an increase of over 260%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 residents increased by more than 229%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #13,091 | 60.83% |
| Count | 644 | 2,343 | 263.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.79 | 229.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abdullahi
The ethnic identity linked to the surname Abdullahi has also seen changes between 2000 and 2010, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest group identified as Black (77.48%), followed by those who identified with two or more races (18.32%). By 2010, the percentage of Black individuals had risen to 95.43%, while those identifying with two or more races had decreased significantly to 2.05%. The percentage of Abdullahis identifying as White also dropped from 3.73% to 1.54%. Interestingly, the 2010 census also registered individuals with the Abdullahi surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic for the first time, making up 0.51% and 0.47% of the total respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77.48% | 95.43% | 23.17% |
| Two or More Races | 18.32% | 2.05% | -88.81% |
| White | 3.73% | 1.54% | -58.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |