Explore the Family Name Shehadeh
The meaning of Shehadeh
Arabic (mainly the Levant): from a personal name based on Arabic shahādah ‘testimony, evidence’. The shahādah is the declaration of faith (usually by Muslims, but also by Christians). In Islam, new converts recite the shahādah when they become Muslims. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Shehata. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahmad, Hani, Abdullah, Iyad, Mahmoud, Mohammad, Nazmi, Walid, Abbas, Adnan, Arafat, Assad.
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How common is the last name Shehadeh in the United States?
The surname Shehadeh saw a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. It jumped from rank 32,094 in 2000 to 23,634 in 2010, marking a change of 26.36%. The count of individuals with this last name also surged during this period, going from 678 to 1,073, which represents a 58.26% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase, moving from 0.25 to 0.36, up by 44.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,094 | #23,634 | 26.36% |
| Count | 678 | 1,073 | 58.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.36 | 44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shehadeh
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Shehadeh experienced changes as well between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage identifying as White increased by 16.09%, making up 85.27% of the individuals with this surname in 2010 compared to 73.45% in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw growth, rising from 2.21% in 2000 to 3.54% in 2010, a 60.18% increase. Despite the increase in these two ethnicities, there was a decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races. The Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped by 28.81% and the group identifying as two or more races decreased by 57.88%. The representation of Black individuals within this surname grew from 0% in 2000 to 0.75% in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.45% | 85.27% | 16.09% |
| Two or More Races | 20.8% | 8.76% | -57.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.54% | 60.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.36% | 1.68% | -28.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |