Explore the Family Name Abedi
The meaning of Abedi
Muslim (mainly Iran): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Abed, in particular from/with the fourth imam of the Shiites. Compare Abidi.
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How common is the last name Abedi in the United States?
The surname Abedi has seen an increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname ranked 50,686 in popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up significantly to rank 41,164, representing an 18.79% rise. Similarly, the count of people with the Abedi surname increased from 387 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, a 36.69% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.14 to 0.18 during this decade, marking a 28.57% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #41,164 | 18.79% |
| Count | 387 | 529 | 36.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abedi
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Abedi surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 63.05% of those carrying the Abedi surname identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to 60.49% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw a small increase from 17.05% in 2000 to 17.2% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased from 15.76% in 2000 to 13.61% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Black saw a significant jump from 3.36% in 2000 to 7.18% in 2010. No Abedis were recorded as identifying as Hispanic or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.05% | 60.49% | -4.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 17.05% | 17.2% | 0.88% |
| Two or More Races | 15.76% | 13.61% | -13.64% |
| Black | 3.36% | 7.18% | 113.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |