Explore the Family Name Cheema
The meaning of Cheema
Pakistani and Indian (Punjab): Muslim and Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan, of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammad, Muhammad, Mushtaq, Zahid, Abdul, Arshad, Mohammed, Muhammed, Saeed, Saif, Yusuf, Akram. Indian Jag, Tej, Ajit, Amritpal, Balwinder, Gurpal, Lakhbir, Mohan, Nirmal, Priya, Ravi, Vinita.
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How common is the last name Cheema in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Cheema" has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,899, but by 2010, the rank had improved to 12,312, marking a 31.21% change in popularity. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 1,441 in 2000 to 2,525 in 2010, reflecting a substantial growth rate of about 75.23%. The proportion of people named Cheema per 100,000 also grew from 0.53 to 0.86 during this period, signifying a 62.26% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,899 | #12,312 | 31.21% |
| Count | 1,441 | 2,525 | 75.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.86 | 62.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cheema
With regards to ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Cheema identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with their representation growing from 81.96% in 2000 to 90.97% in 2010. During the same period, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races declined considerably by approximately 75.46%, from 10.96% to 2.69%. The percentage of white individuals also decreased by 30.09% while the Hispanic population experienced a relative growth of 59.62%. Notably, there were no data indicating any Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals named Cheema in 2000, but by 2010 they accounted for 0.55% and 0.24% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.96% | 90.97% | 10.99% |
| White | 5.55% | 3.88% | -30.09% |
| Two or More Races | 10.96% | 2.69% | -75.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.66% | 59.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |