Explore the Family Name Jameel
The meaning of Jameel
Muslim: variant of Jamil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jameel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jameel has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 89,895 in 2000 to 54,530 in 2010, marking a change of 39.34 percent. The count, or number of individuals with the Jameel surname, also saw a substantial increase during this period. In 2000, there were 191 individuals with the surname, and by 2010, that number had jumped to 378 - a 97.91 percent increase. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people almost doubled from 0.07 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #54,530 | 39.34% |
| Count | 191 | 378 | 97.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.13 | 85.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jameel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jameel has also shifted noticeably in the decade between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the percentage of Jameels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 18.78 percent and those identifying as Black dropped by 59.15 percent, there was a significant increase of 88.05 percent in those identifying as White. The percentage of Jameels identifying as Hispanic also declined by 49.62 percent. Those who identified with two or more races marginally increased by 0.95 percent, while the percentage of Jameels identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 56.02% | 45.5% | -18.78% |
| White | 22.51% | 42.33% | 88.05% |
| Black | 13.61% | 5.56% | -59.15% |
| Two or More Races | 5.24% | 5.29% | 0.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 1.32% | -49.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |