Explore the Family Name Rahaim
The meaning of Rahaim
Arabic (from Lebanon): from a variant of Raḥayyim, likely cognate with Arabic Rahim. Bearers of this surname, which has apparently died out in Lebanon, are Christians.
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How common is the last name Rahaim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rahaim was ranked 64,572 in popularity in 2000 and moved slightly up to a rank of 64,388 in 2010, which represents a subtle change of 0.28%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 288 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.29%. Notably, the proportion per 100k people dipped by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #64,388 | 0.28% |
| Count | 288 | 309 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rahaim
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a significant majority of those bearing the Rahaim surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.75% in 2000 to 90.94% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, going from 2.78% in 2000 to 4.85% in 2010. A new category emerged in the 2010 census with 2.91% identifying as Black, which was not present in the 2000 data. Interestingly, the percentage identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.78% in 2000. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 90.94% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 4.85% | 74.46% |
| Black | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |