Explore the Family Name Naeem
The meaning of Naeem
Arabic: variant of Naim. This form is most common among Muslims in Pakistan. In Egypt, its bearers are Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Naeem in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Naeem has notably increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Naeem was ranked 34,503rd in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 22,260th, a significant rise of approximately 35.48%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw an impressive jump from 621 in 2000 to 1,158 in 2010, marking an increase of 86.47%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Naeem per 100,000 residents grew by nearly 70%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #22,260 | 35.48% |
| Count | 621 | 1,158 | 86.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.39 | 69.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naeem
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Naeem identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 72.46% in 2000 to 80.92% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White also rose from 6.60% to 9.59% during this period. On the other hand, there were decreases in the percentages of Naeems who identified as Black (from 4.83% to 3.89%) and those who identified with two or more races (from 14.01% to 4.40%). Only a small proportion identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, while no data was available for these groups in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 72.46% | 80.92% | 11.68% |
| White | 6.6% | 9.59% | 45.3% |
| Two or More Races | 14.01% | 4.4% | -68.59% |
| Black | 4.83% | 3.89% | -19.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |