Explore the Family Name Attias
The meaning of Attias
Jewish (Middle Eastern): probably an ornamental name from Arabic ʿaṭiyyah ‘gift, present’. Compare Arabic Atiyeh and Attia. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Amram, Avraham, Haim, Moises, Moshe, Nissim. French Chantal, Prosper, Thierry. Spanish Rafael, Reina.
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How common is the last name Attias in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Attias has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Attias ranked 60,887 in popularity but jumped to 57,372 by 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 5.77%. The count of individuals with the surname also increased from 309 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, marking a 14.89% increase. The proportion of the Attias surname per 100,000 people also showed a slight rise from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, or a 9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #57,372 | 5.77% |
| Count | 309 | 355 | 14.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Attias
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Attias surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 90.94% in 2000 to 85.92% in 2010. Over this same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 7.77% to 12.68%, indicating a 63.19% change. There was no recorded change for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with some of these categories remaining at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.94% | 85.92% | -5.52% |
| Hispanic | 7.77% | 12.68% | 63.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |