Explore the Family Name Kazim
The meaning of Kazim
Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic kāẓim ‘one who controls his anger’. This was an attribute of Musa, the seventh imam of the Shiites.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kazim in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kazim has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 128,797 in terms of popularity but rose to 117,480 by 2010, marking an 8.79% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 122 to 148 during this period, a rise of 21.31%. However, despite these increases, the proportion of people with the Kazim surname per 100k remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #117,480 | 8.79% |
| Count | 122 | 148 | 21.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kazim
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Kazim. As of 2010, the highest percentage (60.81%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, up 19.66% from 2000. Those identifying as White decreased significantly, from 27.87% in 2000 to 14.86% in 2010, and those identifying with two or more races also saw a decrease from 13.11% to 7.43%. However, the Hispanic representation increased notably by 130.73%, albeit from a smaller base of 4.10% in 2000. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 50.82% | 60.81% | 19.66% |
| White | 27.87% | 14.86% | -46.68% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 9.46% | 130.73% |
| Two or More Races | 13.11% | 7.43% | -43.33% |
| Black | 4.1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |