Explore the Family Name Shamsi
The meaning of Shamsi
Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent and Iran): 1. surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Shams. 2. from the Arabic personal name Shamsī ‘belonging to the sun’.
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How common is the last name Shamsi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Shamsi' has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,827th in popularity, but moved up to 42,455th by 2010, marking an improvement of 19.63%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 368 to 511 during this period, an increase of 38.86%. Moreover, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 individuals increased by 21.43%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #42,455 | 19.63% |
| Count | 368 | 511 | 38.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shamsi
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Shamsi'. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a rise of 13.12%. Although the percentage of those identifying as White and those identifying with two or more races declined by 19.67% and 49.59% respectively, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by 104.29%. There was also a slight increase in the Black community, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities did not show any change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 61.41% | 69.47% | 13.12% |
| White | 25.82% | 20.74% | -19.67% |
| Two or More Races | 10.87% | 5.48% | -49.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 3.33% | 104.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |