Explore the Family Name Hamed
The meaning of Hamed
Muslim: variant of Hamid 2 and occasionally also of Hamid 1. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamed, Ahmed, Ahmad, Amal, Hamed, Kamal, Karem, Khaled, Latif, Nader, Omar, Saade.
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How common is the last name Hamed in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hamed' has notably increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hamed was ranked 18,345th in terms of its prevalence but by 2010, it had climbed up the rankings to 13,871st with a significant increase of 24.39%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 1,393 in 2000 to 2,178 in 2010, showing an impressive change of 56.35%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hamed per 100k increased by 42.31%, from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.74 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,345 | #13,871 | 24.39% |
| Count | 1,393 | 2,178 | 56.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.74 | 42.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamed
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname 'Hamed', as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, also saw some shifts in the same period. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 44.06% and those claiming two or more races went down by 70.36%. However, the percentage of people with this last name who identify as White increased from 56.07% to 71.26%, marking a rise of 27.09%. There was also a 37.33% increase in people identifying as Black with this surname, while the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0 throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.07% | 71.26% | 27.09% |
| Black | 8.76% | 12.03% | 37.33% |
| Two or More Races | 23.55% | 6.98% | -70.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.76% | 5.46% | -44.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |