Explore the Family Name Shahin
The meaning of Shahin
Iranian, Bangladeshi, Indian, Muslim, Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant), and Assyrian/Chaldean: from the Persian personal name Shāhīn, meaning ‘falcon’, specifically the royal white falcon (Falco peregrinator). Its Arabic bearers are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Shaheen, Chahine, and Sahin. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Emad, Amir, Hosein, Issa, Mahmoud, Marwan, Omar, Abdu, Abolfazl, Ali, Amr, Asghar.
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How common is the last name Shahin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shahin has been increasing over the years. In the year 2000, Shahin was ranked 25,398 in popularity and had a count of 915 occurrences. By the year 2010, the surname had risen in rank to 22,809 with an increased count of 1123, indicating a growth rate of 10.19% in rank and 22.73% in count within a decade. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also increased from 0.34 to 0.38 during this period, showing an uptick of 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,398 | #22,809 | 10.19% |
| Count | 915 | 1,123 | 22.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.38 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shahin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes in the distribution of the Shahin surname across different ethnic groups between the years 2000 and 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation rose significantly by 110.69%, while there was a 57.47% decrease in those identifying as Two or more races. The largest percentage of people with the Shahin surname identified as White, which saw a slight increase from 77.60% to 82.55%. There was a modest rise in people who identify as Hispanic, going from 3.61% to 4.81%. However, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname dropped to zero in 2010, and there were no records of American Indian and Alaskan Natives carrying the Shahin surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.6% | 82.55% | 6.38% |
| Two or More Races | 14.86% | 6.32% | -57.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.62% | 5.52% | 110.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 4.81% | 33.24% |
| Black | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |