Explore the Family Name Hamidi
The meaning of Hamidi
Muslim: surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Hamid. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Mohammad, Aziz, Seyed, Abdul, Amanullah, Hamid, Hossein, Jafar, Jamal, Jamila, Majid.
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How common is the last name Hamidi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hamidi has grown in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Hamidi name ranked 35,053 in popularity with a count of 609 people carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had risen to 29,261 with 809 individuals identified as Hamidis. This is an increase of 16.52% in rank and a 32.84% upswing in count over ten years. Additionally, the proportion of Hamidis per 100,000 population grew by 17.39%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #29,261 | 16.52% |
| Count | 609 | 809 | 32.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.27 | 17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hamidi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hamidi also shows some interesting change over the same period. As per the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a slight increase of 8.60% in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, moving from 5.58% in 2000 to 6.06% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races rose by 15.09%, from 22.66% to 26.08%. The majority of Hamidis identified as White, although this group saw a slight decrease of 6.73% dropping from 70.11% in 2000 to 65.39% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanics decreased by 17.07%, from 1.64% to 1.36%. Notably, the surname began to appear among Blacks in 2010, registering 1.11% from zero in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed no change, remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.11% | 65.39% | -6.73% |
| Two or More Races | 22.66% | 26.08% | 15.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.58% | 6.06% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 1.36% | -17.07% |
| Black | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |