Explore the Family Name Abdurrahim
The meaning of Abdurrahim
Muslim (also Abdur-Rahim): from the Arabic personal name ʿAbdur-Raḥīm ‘servant of the Merciful’ (see Rahim).
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How common is the last name Abdurrahim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Abdurrahim has seen a significant increase in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 83,965th and by 2010 it had moved up to the 71,265th position, representing an increase of 15.13%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 208 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, marking a notable growth rate of 31.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly expanded from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #71,265 | 15.13% |
| Count | 208 | 274 | 31.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abdurrahim
The ethnic identity associated with the Abdurrahim surname has also shifted slightly according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. While the largest percentage continues to identify as Black (increasing from 84.62% in 2000 to 86.86% in 2010), there has been a noticeable drop in those identifying as two or more races, decreasing from 6.25% to 3.28%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a slight rise from 3.85% to 4.01%, and the White group reported a minor growth from 2.88% to 2.92%. No individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.62% | 86.86% | 2.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.85% | 4.01% | 4.16% |
| Two or More Races | 6.25% | 3.28% | -47.52% |
| White | 2.88% | 2.92% | 1.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |