Explore the Family Name Badawy
The meaning of Badawy
Arabic (mainly Egypt): variant of Badawi. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Badawy in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Badawy increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 83,965 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 its popularity had risen to rank 68,345, marking an 18.6% increase. The actual count of people with this surname also rose during this period, from 208 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, a growth of 38.46%. This indicates that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion with the surname Badawy increased by 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #68,345 | 18.6% |
| Count | 208 | 288 | 38.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Badawy
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Badawy based on Decennial U.S. Census data, it's clear that changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname increased from 79.33% to 86.11%, while those identifying as Black more than doubled from 2.88% to 5.90%. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly, from 13.46% to 4.51%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 3.85% to 3.13%. No data was recorded for individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.33% | 86.11% | 8.55% |
| Black | 2.88% | 5.9% | 104.86% |
| Two or More Races | 13.46% | 4.51% | -66.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 3.13% | -18.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |