Explore the Family Name Idrees
The meaning of Idrees
Muslim: variant of Idris.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Idrees in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Idrees has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Idrees was ranked 87,348 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped up to 63,873, a change of nearly 27%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 198 people in 2000 to 312 people in 2010, an increase of over 57%. This equates to a rise in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.07 to 0.11, again showing a 57% growth in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #63,873 | 26.88% |
| Count | 198 | 312 | 57.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Idrees
The ethnicity distribution of the Idrees surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that Asian/Pacific Islanders made up the majority of individuals with this surname in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, they accounted for 64.65% and this percentage increased to 78.21% by 2010, marking a rise of 20.97%. People identifying as two or more races possessed this surname as well, however, their percentage dropped drastically from 16.67% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. The number of White and Hispanic individuals with this surname slightly decreased, while the Black population saw an increase from 0% to 3.85% over the decade. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 64.65% | 78.21% | 20.97% |
| White | 12.12% | 9.94% | -17.99% |
| Hispanic | 6.06% | 5.77% | -4.79% |
| Black | 0% | 3.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 16.67% | 2.24% | -86.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |