Explore the Family Name Kadir
The meaning of Kadir
Muslim: variant of Qadir. Compare Kader.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kadir in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kadir has increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 55,971st in popularity and was held by around 342 individuals, corresponding to roughly 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had climbed to 39,117th, with the count of individuals named Kadir swelling to 563, or approximately 0.19 per 100,000 people. This represents a substantial increase of 30.11% in rank and 64.62% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #39,117 | 30.11% |
| Count | 342 | 563 | 64.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.19 | 46.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kadir
When it comes to ethnic identity changes among those bearing the surname Kadir, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight increase of 1.10%, rising from 40.94% to 41.39%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 42.12%, dropping from 18.71% to 10.83%. Similarly, there was a decline of 32.27% in the proportion of white individuals, falling from 22.81% to 15.45%. Interestingly, the proportion of black individuals surged by 111.42%, jumping from 14.62% to 30.91%. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 40.94% | 41.39% | 1.1% |
| Black | 14.62% | 30.91% | 111.42% |
| White | 22.81% | 15.45% | -32.27% |
| Two or More Races | 18.71% | 10.83% | -42.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |