Explore the Family Name Haleem
The meaning of Haleem
Muslim: variant of Halim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haleem in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haleem has seen a significant increase in its popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, Haleem was ranked as the 73,412th most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it had risen to become the 54,296th most popular, marking an impressive 26.04% jump. The count of individuals with the surname also grew from 246 in 2000 to 380 in 2010, indicating a substantial 54.47% increase. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Haleem per 100,000 people grew by 44.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #54,296 | 26.04% |
| Count | 246 | 380 | 54.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haleem
Considering ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting trends. While the percentage of Haleems who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 33.74% in 2000 to 31.05% in 2010, those identifying as White increased from 47.15% to 51.32%. Furthermore, the representation of Haleems who identify as Black saw a notable rise from 7.32% to 10.26%. At the same time, the number of Haleems who identified with two or more races saw a sharp fall from 11.38% to 4.74%. There were no individuals with the surname Haleem who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.15% | 51.32% | 8.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33.74% | 31.05% | -7.97% |
| Black | 7.32% | 10.26% | 40.16% |
| Two or More Races | 11.38% | 4.74% | -58.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |