Explore the Family Name Safadi
The meaning of Safadi
Arabic (mainly Syria and Jordan): apparently a nickname from the dialect word ṣafadi ‘long-eared (goat)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Safadi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Safadi showed significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Safadi was ranked 74,398th in terms of popularity and had a count of 242 individuals. By 2010, the rank had improved to 57,101 with a count of 357 individuals, indicating a change of 23.25% in rank and an impressive 47.52% increase in count. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people increased from 0.09 to 0.12 during this period, marking a rise of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #57,101 | 23.25% |
| Count | 242 | 357 | 47.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Safadi
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Safadi. As of 2010, the largest group identified as White, which increased from 78.51% in 2000 to 81.23%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly, from 11.57% in 2000 to just 6.16% in 2010. The Hispanic population using this surname saw an increase of 26.29%, going from 9.09% to 11.48%. It should be noted that there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under the Safadi surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.51% | 81.23% | 3.46% |
| Hispanic | 9.09% | 11.48% | 26.29% |
| Two or More Races | 11.57% | 6.16% | -46.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |