Explore the Family Name Hejazi
The meaning of Hejazi
Muslim (mainly Iran): variant of Hijazi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hejazi in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hejazi has noticeably increased from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 90,252 but improved significantly in 2010 to a rank of 71,265, signifying a change of 21.04%. The count of individuals with the Hejazi surname also saw an upward trend, rising from 190 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, which indicates a 44.21% increase. Similarly, the proportion of Hejazis per 100,000 people rose by 28.57%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #71,265 | 21.04% |
| Count | 190 | 274 | 44.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hejazi
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hejazi, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White make up the majority of those with the Hejazi surname, showing an increase from 74.74% in 2000 to 79.20% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 2.63% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 21.75%, while the proportion of Hispanic Hejazis saw growth of 29.93%. Interestingly, the Black identity group showed up in 2010 with 1.82%, where there had been no representation in 2000. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, with zero representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.74% | 79.2% | 5.97% |
| Two or More Races | 16.32% | 12.77% | -21.75% |
| Hispanic | 4.21% | 5.47% | 29.93% |
| Black | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |