Explore the Family Name Amine
The meaning of Amine
Arabic: French-influenced variant of Amin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amine in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Amine has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Amine was ranked as the 84,968th most popular surname but by 2010 it rose to the 68,949th position, showing an increase of approximately 18.85%. The census data also shows that the count of people with this surname increased from 205 to 285 during this period, marking a substantial growth of 39.02%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Amine per 100,000 people saw a 25% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #68,949 | 18.85% |
| Count | 205 | 285 | 39.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amine
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Amine experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders and individuals of two or more races with this surname decreased, there was a substantial increase in the number of White and Black individuals identified with the Amine surname. There was a nearly 29% increase in the White population carrying the Amine surname, while the Black population saw a rise of around 34%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among those bearing the Amine surname appeared for the first time in 2010 at 2.46%, whereas the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.1% | 72.28% | 28.84% |
| Black | 10.24% | 13.68% | 33.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.24% | 7.72% | -24.61% |
| Two or More Races | 22.44% | 3.86% | -82.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |