Explore the Family Name Asim
The meaning of Asim
Muslim (mainly Pakistan): from the Arabic personal name ʿĀṣim, from ʿāṣim ‘guardian, protector’.
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How common is the last name Asim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Asim has seen a dramatic increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname Asim jumped from 102,691st place in 2000 to 51,281st place in 2010, reflecting a change of over 50%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased by roughly 150%, growing from 162 individuals in 2000 to 406 in 2010. This growth resulted in an increase of the proportion per 100k from 0.06 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #51,281 | 50.06% |
| Count | 162 | 406 | 150.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.14 | 133.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Asim
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Asim also showed some changes during this period, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with the Asim surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase of just over 23%, rising from 64.81% in 2000 to 79.80% in 2010. However, other ethnicities such as those identifying with two or more races, White, and Black saw decreases of 68.03%, 43.66%, and 32.32% respectively. Meanwhile, the census data for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, with the former experiencing a slight increase and the latter maintaining the same percentage.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 64.81% | 79.8% | 23.13% |
| Black | 14.2% | 9.61% | -32.32% |
| White | 10.49% | 5.91% | -43.66% |
| Two or More Races | 9.26% | 2.96% | -68.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |