Explore the Family Name Atieh
The meaning of Atieh
Arabic (mainly the Levant): variant of Atiyeh. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Atieh in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Atieh has seen a sharp increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank improved significantly from 79,394 in 2000 to 49,268 in 2010 – a change of 37.94% – while the count increased by 91.48%, from 223 to 427. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was an increase of 75.0%, moving from 0.08 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #49,268 | 37.94% |
| Count | 223 | 427 | 91.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.14 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Atieh
The ethnicity table, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows shifts in ethnic identity among those with the surname Atieh between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying as White, the figure rose from 65.47% in 2000 to 90.63% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races decreased substantially from 33.18% to 7.03% over the same period. The Hispanic representation marginally increased to 1.17% in 2010, while other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.47% | 90.63% | 38.43% |
| Two or More Races | 33.18% | 7.03% | -78.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |