Explore the Family Name Iiams
The meaning of Iiams
Altered form of English Iams. Compare Ijams.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Iiams in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Iiams has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,997th most popular surname, dropping to the 46,037th position in 2010, a decline of 2.31%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of people bearing the Iiams surname increased from 449 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.12%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, marking a reduction of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #46,037 | -2.31% |
| Count | 449 | 463 | 3.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iiams
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Iiams surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority of individuals identify as White. This group saw a slight increase of 1.01% from 90.87% in 2000 to 91.79% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 22.42%, while those identifying as Black saw a decrease of 25.86%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. The Hispanic population within this surname showed some presence in 2010 after being nonexistent in 2000. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category disappeared in 2010 after having a small representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.87% | 91.79% | 1.01% |
| Black | 3.79% | 2.81% | -25.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 1.73% | -22.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |