Explore the Family Name Sajid
The meaning of Sajid
Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent): from a personal name based on Arabic sājid ‘prostrated in worship’.
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How common is the last name Sajid in the United States?
The surname Sajid has seen an increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, Sajid ranked 66,476 in terms of popularity, with a count of 278 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved significantly to 36,379, and the count increased to 615 individuals. This represents a percentage change of 45.27 in rank and 121.22 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also doubled from 0.1 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #36,379 | 45.27% |
| Count | 278 | 615 | 121.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.21 | 110% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sajid
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Sajid surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals identifying as Sajid are of Asian/Pacific Islander descent. The percentage increased from 75.90 in 2000 to 89.11 in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races declined drastically from 17.27% in 2000 to 4.55% in 2010. There was also a small decrease in those identifying as White, from 5.76% to 3.90%. Interestingly, the years 2000 to 2010 saw new entries of people identifying as Hispanic and Black, at 1.63% and 0.81% respectively. No individual identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 75.9% | 89.11% | 17.4% |
| Two or More Races | 17.27% | 4.55% | -73.65% |
| White | 5.76% | 3.9% | -32.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |