Explore the Family Name Atiyeh
The meaning of Atiyeh
Arabic (mainly Jordan and Lebanon): from a personal name based on ʿaṭiyyah ‘gift, present’, originally forming part of the compound name ʿAṭiyyat-Allāh ‘gift of God’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Atieh and Attia. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Anis, Fadi, Aboud, Arif, Aziz, Bassam, Habib, Hasan, Houda, Ibrahim, Jamil, Omar.
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How common is the last name Atiyeh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Atiyeh has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,249th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had risen to the 45,653rd position, representing a 7.3% increase. Additionally, the census recorded an increase in the count of individuals with this surname, going from 401 in 2000 to 468 in 2010, a significant growth of approximately 16.71%. The proportion of individuals named Atiyeh per 100,000 people also rose marginally from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #45,653 | 7.3% |
| Count | 401 | 468 | 16.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Atiyeh
The ethnicity associated with the surname Atiyeh also showed shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 88.53% of those with the surname identified as White, which increased to 92.31% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as part of two or more races dropped significantly from 8.98% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. The number of people identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial rise, with a jump from 1.75% in 2000 to 4.70% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.53% | 92.31% | 4.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 4.7% | 168.57% |
| Two or More Races | 8.98% | 1.92% | -78.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |