Explore the Family Name Faheem
The meaning of Faheem
Muslim: variant of Fahim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faheem in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Faheem has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 114,166th most popular last name with a count of 142. However, in 2010, it jumped up to rank 73,911, boasting a notable increase of 35.26%. The count of people bearing this surname also saw a substantial rise of 84.51%, going from 142 in 2000 to 262 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people increased by 80% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #73,911 | 35.26% |
| Count | 142 | 262 | 84.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.09 | 80% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faheem
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Faheem. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 61.97%, followed by White at 14.79%, Black at 11.27%, and those claiming two or more races at 11.97%. By 2010, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders had risen slightly to 66.41%. However, there was a significant increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as White, which rose to 23.66%. Simultaneously, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased to 7.63%, while that of those claiming two or more races dropped dramatically to 1.91%. No changes were noted for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 61.97% | 66.41% | 7.16% |
| White | 14.79% | 23.66% | 59.97% |
| Black | 11.27% | 7.63% | -32.3% |
| Two or More Races | 11.97% | 1.91% | -84.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |