Explore the Family Name Idleman
The meaning of Idleman
Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Idelman, a variant of Idell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Idleman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Idleman" has slightly grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 47,735 in 2000 to 45,026 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 5.68%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 417 to 476 in the same period, marking an increase of 14.15%. In terms of proportion per 100k, it went up from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, seeing a change of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #45,026 | 5.68% |
| Count | 417 | 476 | 14.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Idleman
Regarding the ethnic identities associated with the surname "Idleman," the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some variations between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers identified as White, maintaining a consistent percentage above 92% for both years, despite a minor decrease of 0.20%. The data shows a considerable decline in the number of those identifying with two or more races, dropping by 50.78%, from 3.84% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic category, growing by 31.25%, from 1.92% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed new representation in 2010 at 1.47%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.05% | 92.86% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.52% | 31.25% |
| Two or More Races | 3.84% | 1.89% | -50.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |