Explore the Family Name Habeeb
The meaning of Habeeb
Arabic: variant of Habib. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamed, Awni, Ghani, Ibrahim, Jamil, Marwan, Mohamad, Musa, Nadirah, Safia, Taha, Tanios.
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How common is the last name Habeeb in the United States?
The surname Habeeb experienced a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Habeeb was ranked 30,929th in terms of popularity of surnames across the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to 27,818th - an improvement of approximately 10%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased over this period from 710 to 863, representing a growth rate of about 21.55%. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname Habeeb per 100,000 population rose by 11.54% from 0.26 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,929 | #27,818 | 10.06% |
| Count | 710 | 863 | 21.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.29 | 11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Habeeb
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution of the Habeeb surname has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase of 53.05%, moving from 9.01% to 13.79% of those bearing the Habeeb surname. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races dropped significantly by 43.96%, from 6.62% to 3.71%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White fell slightly from 72.25% to 70.57%, while the proportion identifying as Black also decreased from 10.28% to 8.57%. There were no changes for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.25% | 70.57% | -2.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.01% | 13.79% | 53.05% |
| Black | 10.28% | 8.57% | -16.63% |
| Two or More Races | 6.62% | 3.71% | -43.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |