Explore the Family Name Ibrahimi
The meaning of Ibrahimi
1. Muslim (mainly Afghanistan and Morocco): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Ibrahim ‘Abraham’. 2. Albanian: from the Muslim personal name Ibrahim (Albanian definite form Ibrahimi) ‘Abraham’. This surname is common in both Albania and Kosovo.
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How common is the last name Ibrahimi in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Ibrahimi saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of ranking, it moved up from 70,906th place in 2000 to 52,267th place in 2010, an improvement of approximately 26 percent. The actual count of people carrying the surname also jumped from 257 to 397 during this decade, marking an increase of over 54 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ibrahimi per 100,000 individuals rose by 30 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #52,267 | 26.29% |
| Count | 257 | 397 | 54.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ibrahimi
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnicity associated with the surname Ibrahimi has shown substantial changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased dramatically by more than 352 percent, going from 1.95 to 8.82 percent. However, those identifying as two or more races decreased by around 36 percent. The percentage of individuals who identify as White slightly increased by 3.72 percent, making up 71.03 percent of all Ibrahimis in 2010. The surname began to appear among Hispanics, representing 1.51 percent of the total Ibrahimi population in 2010. The surname wasn't recorded among Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.48% | 71.03% | 3.72% |
| Two or More Races | 28.02% | 17.88% | -36.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 8.82% | 352.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |