Explore the Family Name Rashed
The meaning of Rashed
Muslim: variant of Rashid 2 and occasionally also of Rashid 1. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Abdul, Ahmad, Shakeel, Abdo, Abdul Karim, Abdulla, Ahmed, Atef, Ayesha, Aysha, Bilal, Fathi.
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How common is the last name Rashed in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rashed has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from being the 40,690th most popular in 2000 to the 35,993rd in 2010, an increase of 11.54%. In terms of count, the number of individuals bearing the surname Rashed increased by 23.12%, with a total count of 623 as compared to 506 in 2000. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k also saw an upward trend, increasing from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, marking a growth of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #35,993 | 11.54% |
| Count | 506 | 623 | 23.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rashed
Shifting focus to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable changes in the ethnic identity tied to the surname Rashed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a sharp rise of 94.47%, moving from 8.50% in 2000 to 16.53% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identified with two or more races dropped by 55.21%, while the Black demographic decreased by 23.42%. However, the White demographic experienced growth, with an increase of 27.50%. The Hispanic representation slightly decreased by 18.58%, and there was no change for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.76% | 46.87% | 27.5% |
| Black | 34.58% | 26.48% | -23.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.5% | 16.53% | 94.47% |
| Two or More Races | 17.19% | 7.7% | -55.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 2.41% | -18.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |