Explore the Family Name Saadeh
The meaning of Saadeh
Arabic (mainly the Levant): derivative of saʿd ‘good fortune’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahmad, Ammar, Ibrahim, Youssef, Abdallah, Abir, Amer, Anwar, Azia, Emad, Farid, Fawzi. French Antoine, Jean-Pierre, Michel.
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How common is the last name Saadeh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Saadeh has seen a considerable increase in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Saadeh was ranked 42,217 but ascended to rank 34,916 by 2010, marking an upsurge of 17.29%. The total count of people with this surname also saw growth from 484 to 646, indicating a 33.47% rise. This represents a proportion per 100,000 people that increased from 0.18 to 0.22, reflecting a 22.22% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #34,916 | 17.29% |
| Count | 484 | 646 | 33.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.22 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saadeh
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Saadeh, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals intriguing shifts over a decade. Despite a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races (dropping to 0% and 4.8% respectively), there has been an increase in the number of people identifying as White, from 81.82% to 88.54%. The Hispanic representation within the Saadeh surname also grew from 4.34% to 6.19%. Meanwhile, there were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.82% | 88.54% | 8.21% |
| Hispanic | 4.34% | 6.19% | 42.63% |
| Two or More Races | 12.4% | 4.8% | -61.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |