Explore the Family Name Darwish
The meaning of Darwish
Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant) and Assyrian/Chaldean: from (a personal name based on) a status name for a Sufi holy man, from Arabic and Syriac spelling of Persian darvīsh (see Darvish). This surname is found among Muslims, Christians (including Assyrians/Chaldeans), and Sephardic Jews. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahmad, Ahmed, Ali, Mohamed, Mohammed, Sabet, Akram, Amal, Darwish, Kamal, Khaled, Mamdouh. Jewish Menachem, Sasson, Shlomo.
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How common is the last name Darwish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Darwish has significantly risen in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 22,174 in popularity and jumped to 18,961 by 2010, marking an impressive increase of 14.49%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 1,087 to 1,439 during the same period, a change of 32.38%. The proportion of the Darwish surname per 100,000 people increased as well, going from 0.4 to 0.49, a 22.5% upswing.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,174 | #18,961 | 14.49% |
| Count | 1,087 | 1,439 | 32.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.49 | 22.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darwish
The ethnicity distribution of the Darwish surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, showed considerable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a significant boost, rising from 69.83% to 82.90%, an increase of 18.72%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation shrunk from 2.02% to 1.32%, a decrease of 34.65%. Similarly, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity dropped from 7.08% to 5.42%, a decline of 23.45%. Individuals who identified with two or more ethnicities experienced the most drastic reduction, plummeting from 20.15% to 8.34%, a 58.61% decrease. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black in 2000, by 2010, they made up 2.02% of those with the Darwish surname. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained stable at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.83% | 82.9% | 18.72% |
| Two or More Races | 20.15% | 8.34% | -58.61% |
| Hispanic | 7.08% | 5.42% | -23.45% |
| Black | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.02% | 1.32% | -34.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |