Explore the Family Name Hakimian
The meaning of Hakimian
Iranian, Armenian, and Jewish (from Iran): patronymic from an occupational name for a physician (Persian/Arabic ḥakīm, Turkish hakim) or a judge (Persian/Arabic ḥākim, Turkish hâkim). It is formed with the suffix -ian ‘descendant of’, which is common in both the surnames of Armenian and Persian origin. Compare Hekimian; see also Hakim. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Afshin, Bijan, Ebrahim, Roozbeh, Abdol, Abrahim, Afsaneh, Ali, Amir, Davoud, Ezatollah, Farrokh. Armenian Hagop, Kevork, Krikor, Maral, Vahan, Varoujan.
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How common is the last name Hakimian in the United States?
The surname Hakimian has seen an increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,141st most common surname in the United States. By 2010, the rank had improved to 35,294, indicating a growth rate of 7.46%. The actual count of people with the Hakimian name also increased from 546 individuals in 2000 to 638 in 2010 – a growth of 16.85%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people increased by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #35,294 | 7.46% |
| Count | 546 | 638 | 16.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hakimian
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Hakimian is predominantly White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 90.66% of the bearers of the Hakimian surname identified as White, although this figure slightly decreased to 88.56% by 2010. There was also a notable presence of individuals who identified with two or more races, which increased from 6.96% in 2000 to 9.25% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.65% to 1.25% within the same timeframe. The census data for 2010 shows that a smaller percentage began identifying as Hispanic. No individuals with the Hakimian surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.66% | 88.56% | -2.32% |
| Two or More Races | 6.96% | 9.25% | 32.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 1.25% | -24.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |