Explore the Family Name Gharib
The meaning of Gharib
Muslim: 1. from the personal name Gharīb, based on Arabic gharīb ‘extraordinary; foreign’. 2. from the personal name Ghārib, based on Arabic ghārib ‘traveler, stranger’. Compare Garib.
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How common is the last name Gharib in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gharib has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked as the 50,366th most popular, while in 2010 it moved up to the 40,976th spot which is a significant jump of 18.64%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 390 in 2000 to 532 in 2010, indicating a 36.41% rise. The proportion of people named Gharib per 100,000 population also witnessed an upward trend, going from 0.14 to 0.18, a growth of 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #40,976 | 18.64% |
| Count | 390 | 532 | 36.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gharib
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gharib exhibited some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (85.13%), followed by those who identified as two or more ethnicities (12.56%). A smaller percentage identified as Hispanic (2.05%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage who identified as White (83.46%) and those who identified with two or more ethnicities (9.21%). The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase to 2.07%. Interestingly, a new group emerged in 2010, with 3.38% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander where none did in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.13% | 83.46% | -1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 12.56% | 9.21% | -26.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.07% | 0.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |