Explore the Family Name Algahim
The meaning of Algahim
Muslim: apparently a variant of al-Jahīm, from Arabic jahīm ‘glowering’ (perhaps in reference to a fiercely glowering warrior).
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How common is the last name Algahim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Algahim has seen a significant increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 138,741 in terms of its prevalence in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 58,481—a leap of nearly 58%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew noticeably, from 111 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, representing an increase of over 212%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,741 | #58,481 | 57.85% |
| Count | 111 | 347 | 212.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.12 | 200% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Algahim
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts. In 2000, those identifying as White and those claiming two or more ethnicities were almost evenly split at 50.45% and 47.75% respectively. However, by 2010, those identifying as White had significantly increased to 86.17%, while those claiming two or more ethnicities had dropped to just 13.83%. There were no individuals with the surname Algahim identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.45% | 86.17% | 70.8% |
| Two or More Races | 47.75% | 13.83% | -71.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |