Explore the Family Name Dahir
The meaning of Dahir
1. Somali: from a Somali Muslim personal name, from Arabic Tahir. — Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. Muslim: variant of Zahir 1. Compare Daher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dahir in the United States?
The surname Dahir has seen a noticeable increase in popularity over the course of a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 47,210 in popularity with 423 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, its rank had risen significantly to 25,037, with the count of people named Dahir increasing by an impressive 134.52% to 992. The proportion of Dahirs per 100,000 people also more than doubled during this period, from 0.16 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #25,037 | 46.97% |
| Count | 423 | 992 | 134.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.34 | 112.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dahir
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dahir, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates considerable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there was a decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, and of Two or more races (with declines of 39.79%, 45.14%, and a significant 92.01% respectively), the percentage of those identifying as Black surged from 39.24% to 74.50%. There were no instances of Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities reported for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39.24% | 74.5% | 89.86% |
| White | 38.77% | 21.27% | -45.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.84% | 1.71% | -39.79% |
| Two or More Races | 18.91% | 1.51% | -92.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |