Explore the Family Name Abdulrahim

The meaning of Abdulrahim

Muslim (also Abdul-Rahim): from the Arabic personal name ʿAbdul-Raḥīm ‘servant of the Merciful’ (see Rahim).

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How common is the last name Abdulrahim in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Abdulrahim has increased in popularity, climbing from a rank of 69,428 in 2000 to 53,913 in 2010. This represents a significant jump of 22.35 percent over the decade. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw an increase of 45.08 percent, with the total number growing from 264 in 2000 to 383 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Abdulrahim per 100k has risen by 30 percent.

20002010Change
Rank#69,428#53,91322.35%
Count26438345.08%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1330%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abdulrahim

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Abdulrahim has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as Black, though its percentage slightly dropped from 50.38% to 48.56%. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 7.95% to 9.4%) and White (from 26.89% to 27.68%). The proportion of those reporting two or more ethnicities rose marginally from 9.85% to 10.18%. Notably, the data shows a complete absence of individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in 2010, contrasting with the small percentage (4.92%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000.

20002010Change
Black50.38%48.56%-3.61%
White26.89%27.68%2.94%
Two or More Races9.85%10.18%3.35%
Asian/Pacific Islander7.95%9.4%18.24%
Hispanic4.92%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%