Explore the Family Name Naim
The meaning of Naim
Arabic and Jewish (Sephardic): from a personal name based on Arabic naʿīm ‘bliss, happiness’. It is most common among Muslims in the Indian subcontinent, while its Arabic bearers are also Christians (e.g. in Lebanon). Compare Naeem. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammad, Naji, Syed, Zafar, Abdul, Ahmad, Ali, Alia, Amir, Bassam, Essam, Faiza. Jewish Ari, Ofer, Uri, Avital, Moises, Shaul, Yehuda. French Antoine, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Naim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Naim has seen a rise in popularity within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Naim was ranked as the 36,189th most common surname but climbed to the 29,878th position by 2010, marking a noteworthy increase of 17.44%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 585 to 786 during the same period, exhibiting a significant growth rate of 34.36%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Naim per 100,000 people rose by 22.73%, from 0.22 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #29,878 | 17.44% |
| Count | 585 | 786 | 34.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.27 | 22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naim
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Naim, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes from 2000 to 2010. The largest proportion, identifying as White, slightly decreased from 65.47% to 64.38%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 45.72% and 48.95% respectively, indicating a growing diversity among those carrying the Naim surname. However, there was a considerable decrease of 45.26% in those identifying with two or more races. Interestingly, no individuals with the Naim surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.47% | 64.38% | -1.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.79% | 17.18% | 45.72% |
| Two or More Races | 14.87% | 8.14% | -45.26% |
| Hispanic | 4.27% | 6.36% | 48.95% |
| Black | 3.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |