Explore the Family Name Azeem
The meaning of Azeem
Muslim: variant of Azim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Azeem in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Azeem has substantially increased between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Azeem was ranked 64,750 in terms of surname prevalence, but jumped to 37,076 by 2010, a rise of approximately 42.74 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also more than doubled during this period, increasing from 287 to 602, representing a 109.76 percent growth. This trend is further reflected in the jump in the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals from 0.11 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #37,076 | 42.74% |
| Count | 287 | 602 | 109.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.2 | 81.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Azeem
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Azeem identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with the figure rising from 66.55 percent in 2000 to 79.57 percent in 2010. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as having two or more races, plummeting from 13.94 percent to 3.49 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of White individuals bearing the surname almost tripled, escalating by 138.11 percent, while there was a substantial reduction in Black individuals from 15.68 percent to 8.47 percent. The proportions of Hispanics and American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained constant at zero throughout this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 66.55% | 79.57% | 19.56% |
| Black | 15.68% | 8.47% | -45.98% |
| White | 2.44% | 5.81% | 138.11% |
| Two or More Races | 13.94% | 3.49% | -74.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |