Explore the Family Name Hamdan
The meaning of Hamdan
Muslim (mainly the Levant and Sudan): from an Arabic personal name, Ḥamdān ‘much praise’, a derivative of Hamid. Ḥamdān was the name of a tribe in Arabia. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahmad, Khaled, Omar, Imad, Adham, Aiman, Ali, Hasan, Hassan, Maher, Mohammed, Nasser.
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How common is the last name Hamdan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hamdan significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hamdan was ranked as the 16,489th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 12,789th place — a change of over 22%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname increased by over 50%, from 1,605 people in 2000 to 2,412 in 2010. The proportion of people named Hamdan per 100,000 also experienced an upswing of almost 39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,489 | #12,789 | 22.44% |
| Count | 1,605 | 2,412 | 50.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.82 | 38.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamdan
When examining the ethnic identity of those bearing the Hamdan surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White saw an increase of approximately 18%, growing from 70% in 2000 to over 82% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic or Black also saw increases, rising by 53% and 67% respectively. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased substantially, falling from over 23% to just over 8%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a slight decrease, dropping by around 3%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained steady at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.03% | 82.34% | 17.58% |
| Two or More Races | 23.36% | 8.13% | -65.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 5.06% | 53.33% |
| Black | 1.81% | 3.03% | 67.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.45% | -3.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |