Explore the Family Name Homsi
The meaning of Homsi
Arabic (mainly Syria): habitational name for someone from Homs, a city in western Syria.
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How common is the last name Homsi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Homsi has grown over the past decade. In 2000, Homsi ranked at 66,073 in terms of popularity but rose to the rank of 58,481 by 2010 - an increase of about 11.49%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 280 to 347 within the same time frame, marking a growth rate of approximately 23.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 20% from 0.1 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #58,481 | 11.49% |
| Count | 280 | 347 | 23.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Homsi
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Homsi individuals identifying as White increased by 9.51%, from 80% to 87.61%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased by 70%, from 12.5% to 3.75%. A small percentage, 2.59%, identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, where previously there were none. Hispanic representation among those with the Homsi surname remained relatively stable, at 6.07% in 2000 and 6.05% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80% | 87.61% | 9.51% |
| Hispanic | 6.07% | 6.05% | -0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 12.5% | 3.75% | -70% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |