Explore the Family Name Daher
The meaning of Daher
1. Arabic (mainly the Levant): from a personal name based on ẓāhir ‘knowing’ or ‘clear, evident’ (see Zahir 1). This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians. 2. Somali (mainly Djibouti): from a variant of the Somali Muslim personal name Dahir 1. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Khalil, Mohamed, Ali, Hassan, Hussein, Sami, Shadi, Abdul, Ahmad, Aref, Badih, Bechara. French Emile, Antoine, Dany, Georges, Mireille, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Daher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Daher showed a steady rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Daher ranked as the 19,018th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had climbed to rank 18,184. This represents a positive change of 4.39 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,325 to 1,530 during this time period, indicating a significant growth of 15.47 percent. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also saw an increase from 0.49 to 0.52, showing a 6.12 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,018 | #18,184 | 4.39% |
| Count | 1,325 | 1,530 | 15.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.52 | 6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daher
Ethnically, individuals with the surname Daher saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. By far, the majority identified as White, increasing from 83.62 percent to 88.24 percent. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a notable increase, from 4.08 percent to 5.03 percent, a change of 23.28 percent. Black representation also grew slightly from 1.43 percent to 2.09 percent. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races decreased significantly from 9.36 percent to 3.73 percent. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nor American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 but by 2010, 0.92 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.62% | 88.24% | 5.52% |
| Hispanic | 4.08% | 5.03% | 23.28% |
| Two or More Races | 9.36% | 3.73% | -60.15% |
| Black | 1.43% | 2.09% | 46.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |