Explore the Family Name Hammad
The meaning of Hammad
Muslim: from an Arabic personal name, Ḥammād ‘much praising’, an intensive form of Hamid. Compare Hamad. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahmad, Ahmed, Ali, Hammad, Hasan, Mohamad, Osama, Adnan, Belal, Issa, Jamal, Kamal.
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How common is the last name Hammad in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hammad has seen a considerable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hammad was ranked 30,483 in popularity with a count of 723 people bearing the name. This number increased by 55.74% to 1,126 people by 2010, pushing the rank up to 22,749. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew from 0.27 to 0.38, marking a change of 40.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,483 | #22,749 | 25.37% |
| Count | 723 | 1,126 | 55.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.38 | 40.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hammad
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Hammad identified as White (64.87%). This percentage rose by 17.74% by 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a change of 132.83%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped dramatically by 62.30%, while the Hispanic group saw a decrease of 37.43%. The percentage of Black individuals slightly increased by 38.96%. No changes were recorded for the American Indian and Alaskan Native group for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.87% | 76.38% | 17.74% |
| Two or More Races | 23.79% | 8.97% | -62.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.32% | 7.73% | 132.83% |
| Hispanic | 5.53% | 3.46% | -37.43% |
| Black | 2.49% | 3.46% | 38.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |