Explore the Family Name Junaid
The meaning of Junaid
Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent and Nigeria): from the personal name Junaid, based on Arabic junayd, a diminutive of jund ‘army’.
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How common is the last name Junaid in the United States?
The surname Junaid has seen a significant increase in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Junaid ranked 108,153rd among all surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 59,171st place, indicating a rise of 45.29%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a substantial surge from 152 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, marking an increase of 125%. This growth is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which doubled from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #59,171 | 45.29% |
| Count | 152 | 342 | 125% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.12 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Junaid
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Junaid has shifted as well. The largest group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from accounting for 51.32% of Junaid carriers in 2000 to 66.96% in 2010, marking an increase of 30.48%. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races decreased by 55.52%, from 15.13% in 2000 to 6.73% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of white individuals dropped by 16.28%, from 11.18% to 9.36%, whereas the proportion of Black individuals decreased by 23.98%, from 20.39% to 15.50%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 51.32% | 66.96% | 30.48% |
| Black | 20.39% | 15.5% | -23.98% |
| White | 11.18% | 9.36% | -16.28% |
| Two or More Races | 15.13% | 6.73% | -55.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |