Explore the Family Name Ayyad
The meaning of Ayyad
Muslim: from Arabic ʿayyād, epithet for someone born on the Eid, Arabic ʿīd ‘feast-day’, in particular the ʿīd al-fiṭr marking the end of Ramadan.
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How common is the last name Ayyad in the United States?
The surname Ayyad, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,485th and had a count of 420. Fast forward to 2010, its rank improved dramatically to 31,873rd with a count of 724, marking a 72.38% increase. The proportion per 100K also rose from 0.16 to 0.25, indicating a 56.25% surge over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #31,873 | 32.88% |
| Count | 420 | 724 | 72.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.25 | 56.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ayyad
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ayyad underwent some shifts during the same period, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (62.62%). This percentage increased to 82.18% in 2010, showing a rise of 31.24%. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races dropped by 54.35% and 58.07% respectively. Also, the portion identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly by 9.79%. The black population with this surname disappeared entirely, dropping from 1.43% to zero. American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.62% | 82.18% | 31.24% |
| Two or More Races | 28.33% | 11.88% | -58.07% |
| Hispanic | 4.29% | 3.87% | -9.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.33% | 1.52% | -54.35% |
| Black | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |