Explore the Family Name Selim
The meaning of Selim
1. Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic salīm ‘safe, secure; perfect; healthy’ (see Salim 1). 2. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from selim ‘healthy; perfect’, a loanword from Arabic salīm (see above). See also Salim 3. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamed, Elsayed, Ibrahim, Mohammed, Nabil, Sami, Ahmed, Ali, Ashraf, Assaad, Ezzat, Fayek.
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How common is the last name Selim in the United States?
The surname Selim has seen an increase in prevalence in the United States, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Selim ranked as the 39,111th most popular surname with a count of 530 instances across the nation. By 2010, this rank had risen to 34,272, indicating a growth of 12.37%. The number of individuals carrying the Selim surname also increased by 24.91% from 530 in 2000 to 662 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Selim per 100k went up by 10%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #34,272 | 12.37% |
| Count | 530 | 662 | 24.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selim
In terms of ethnic identity, the Selim surname showed various shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity bearing the name Selim grew by 13.90%, from 8.49% in 2000 to 9.67% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly by 83.28%, from 17.17% to 2.87%. White individuals with the surname saw a rise of 15.59%, increasing from 68.87% to 79.61%. Additionally, there was a notable boost of 47.77% in the Hispanic community carrying the Selim surname, growing from 3.58% to 5.29%. The surname did not appear among Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.87% | 79.61% | 15.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.49% | 9.67% | 13.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.58% | 5.29% | 47.77% |
| Two or More Races | 17.17% | 2.87% | -83.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |