Explore the Family Name Javid
The meaning of Javid
Muslim (Iran, Pakistan, and India): from a personal name or nickname based on Persian jāvīd ‘eternal’. Compare Javaid and Javed. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Bahram, Massoud, Mohammed, Anis, Arshad, Asif, Baha, Fiaz, Hassan, Jamileh, Khalid.
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How common is the last name Javid in the United States?
The surname Javid has shown increased popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 49,671 in popularity and rose to 40,976 by 2010, marking a 17.51% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased significantly during this period. In 2000, there were 397 people with this last name, but by 2010, this figure had risen by 34.01% to 532. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also saw a 20% increase from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #40,976 | 17.51% |
| Count | 397 | 532 | 34.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.18 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Javid
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there was a substantial shift between 2000 and 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander individuals bearing the surname Javid increased by 40% from 26.45% to 37.03%. However, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 13.85% to 7.89%, a change of -43.03%. White individuals accounted for the majority of people with this surname, although their representation dropped slightly from 56.93% to 52.44%. Hispanic representation saw a notable rise, with a 49.67% increase from 1.51% to 2.26%. Black individuals represented 1.26% of those with the surname in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in 2010's census for privacy reasons. There was no recorded change for American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.93% | 52.44% | -7.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 26.45% | 37.03% | 40% |
| Two or More Races | 13.85% | 7.89% | -43.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.26% | 49.67% |
| Black | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |