Explore the Family Name Hakimi
The meaning of Hakimi
Muslim (mainly Iran and Maghreb): derivative, formed with the attributive suffix -i, of Persian/Arabic ḥakīm ‘physician’ or ḥākim ‘judge’, or a surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Hakim. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Bijan, Changiz, Mansour, Mansoor, Mehdi, Mitra, Moussa, Abdul Rahman, Afsaneh, Ahmad, Alireza, Aslam.
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How common is the last name Hakimi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hakimi has grown in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,166th most common surname, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 24,593rd. This represents a growth rate of 12.69%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this name increased from 800 to 1,016 during this period, representing a 27% increase. Similarly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Hakimi surname rose by 13.33%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,166 | #24,593 | 12.69% |
| Count | 800 | 1,016 | 27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.34 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hakimi
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hakimi, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, but this category saw a slight decrease from 76.13% to 73.33%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased significantly, from 5.25% to 3.54%. However, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 17% to 20.77%. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic went up from 1.25% to 1.77%, while those identifying as Black appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.59%. The data does not show any individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.13% | 73.33% | -3.68% |
| Two or More Races | 17% | 20.77% | 22.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.25% | 3.54% | -32.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.77% | 41.6% |
| Black | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |