Explore the Family Name Ijams
The meaning of Ijams
Altered form of English Iams. This surname is common in MD and NC. Compare Iiams and Ijames.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ijams in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Ijams" has had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 82,019 and dropped to 83,541 by 2010, marking a 1.86% decrease. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 214 to 225, representing a growth of 5.14%. The proportion of individuals in the U.S. with this surname remained steady at 0.08 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #83,541 | -1.86% |
| Count | 214 | 225 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ijams
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname "Ijams" identify as White, with 96.26% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 95.56% in 2010. The percentage of Ijams identifying as Black rose slightly from 2.80% to 3.11% during the same period. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Hispanics, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 95.56% | -0.73% |
| Black | 2.8% | 3.11% | 11.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |