Explore the Family Name Rasheed
The meaning of Rasheed
Muslim: variant of Rashid 1. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Abdul, Ahmed, Abdool, Javed, Ahmad, Mohammed, Nasir, Shams, Abdullah, Aneesah, Atif, Bibi.
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How common is the last name Rasheed in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rasheed has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rasheed was ranked as the 13,584th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 11,200th position, marking an increase of 17.55%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 2,050 in 2000 to 2,822 in 2010, a growth of 37.66%. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Rasheed per 100k people grew by 26.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,584 | #11,200 | 17.55% |
| Count | 2,050 | 2,822 | 37.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.96 | 26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rasheed
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides a breakdown of the ethnicity associated with the surname Rasheed. From 2000 to 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation among individuals named Rasheed increased by 32.75%, while the percentage of those identifying as White increased by 44.82%. Hispanics also saw an increase in the use of the surname, up by 20.54%. However, there were significant decreases among those identifying as two or more races, down by 60.89%, and Black, down by 12.19%. Individuals classified as American Indian and Alaskan Native also used the surname more frequently, with an increase of 82.05% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.83% | 42.88% | -12.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.29% | 29.59% | 32.75% |
| White | 13.41% | 19.42% | 44.82% |
| Two or More Races | 13.22% | 5.17% | -60.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.23% | 20.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.71% | 82.05% |