Explore the Family Name Hadi
The meaning of Hadi
Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic hādī ‘leader, guide’. Al-Hādī ‘the Guide’ is an attribute of Allah, giving rise to the compound name ʿAbd al-Hādī, ʿAbdul-Hādī (see Abdelhadi and Abdulhadi), and also a title of ʿAli al-Naqī, the tenth imam of the Shiites (died 868). Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Abdul, Ali, Mohammed, Abbas, Amirali, Jamal, Laith, Mohamed, Mohammad, Omar, Abdallah, Abdulhadi.
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How common is the last name Hadi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hadi" saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hadi was ranked as the 34,259th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 626 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the name had jumped considerably to the 22,404th spot, with the count almost doubling to 1,149 people. This represents a popularity change of 34.6% and a count increase of 83.55%. The proportion per 100,000 also increased by 69.57%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #22,404 | 34.6% |
| Count | 626 | 1,149 | 83.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.39 | 69.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hadi
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hadi, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse distribution. The largest percentage of individuals with this surname identified as White, growing from 42.65% in 2000 to 51.52% in 2010, an increase of 20.8%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable at around 28%. There was a noticeable decline in the proportion of those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 19.97% to 12.18%. The percentage of individuals who identify as Black also decreased slightly from 7.99% to 6.53%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic group represented a small fraction at 1.28% in 2000 but was not reported in the 2010 census, and there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.65% | 51.52% | 20.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.12% | 28.2% | 0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 19.97% | 12.18% | -39.01% |
| Black | 7.99% | 6.53% | -18.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |