Explore the Family Name Ameer
The meaning of Ameer
Muslim: variant of Amir 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ameer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ameer has increased in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 79,394th most common and by 2010, it had risen to 69,579th, reflecting a 12.36% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 223 to 282, a 26.46% rise. This growth is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which increased by 25% from 0.08 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #69,579 | 12.36% |
| Count | 223 | 282 | 26.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ameer
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ameer, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varying levels of change between 2000 and 2010. The largest growth was observed within the Black ethnicity, where representation increased by 72.21%, followed by a slight increase of 1.8% within the Asian/Pacific Islander group. Conversely, there was a significant decrease of 66.49% in the category of two or more races. The proportion of individuals identified as White showed a minor decline of 0.91%. No changes were observed within the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.22% | 36.88% | -0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 32.74% | 33.33% | 1.8% |
| Black | 12.56% | 21.63% | 72.21% |
| Two or More Races | 14.8% | 4.96% | -66.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |