Explore the Family Name Saiyed
The meaning of Saiyed
Muslim: variant of Sayed ‘lord, master’ (see Said 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saiyed in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saiyed has significantly increased within a decade. In 2000, it ranked 74,164 in terms of frequency but jumped to 47,272 by 2010, reflecting a change of 36.26%. The count of individuals with the Saiyed surname also grew from 243 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, an increase of 84.77%. The proportion of those bearing the Saiyed name per 100,000 people rose from 0.09 to 0.15 during this period, which is a growth rate of 66.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #47,272 | 36.26% |
| Count | 243 | 449 | 84.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.15 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saiyed
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Saiyed surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. Their representation grew from 87.24% in 2000 to 95.99% in 2010, indicating an increase of 10.03%. The percentage of those identifying as White also saw a rise, albeit smaller, going from 2.06% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010, a change of 40.78%. However, the representation of Saiyeds identifying with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010 from 9.88% in 2000. Meanwhile, there was no recorded change for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.24% | 95.99% | 10.03% |
| White | 2.06% | 2.9% | 40.78% |
| Two or More Races | 9.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |