Explore the Family Name Subhan

The meaning of Subhan

Muslim (Indian subcontinent): from a personal name based on Arabic subḥān ‘praise, glory’. It is also found in compound names such as Subḥānallāh ‘praise be to Allah’.

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How common is the last name Subhan in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Subhan has seen a significant increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 112,365th but jumped to 75,799th by 2010, representing a change of 32.54%. The total count of individuals with the surname also rose from 145 to 254 during this period, marking an increase of over 75.17%. Furthermore, the proportion of Subhans per 100,000 people increased by 80% during the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#112,365#75,79932.54%
Count14525475.17%
Proportion per 100k0.050.0980%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Subhan

Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a noticeable shift among those carrying the Subhan surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a marked increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, going from 59.31% to 69.29%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races declined dramatically from 28.97% to 7.48%. The proportion of Subhans identifying as White increased slightly from 4.83% to 6.30%, while Hispanic and Black categories appeared for the first time in 2010, at 4.33% and 8.27% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a small decline from 4.83% to 4.33%.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander59.31%69.29%16.83%
Black0%8.27%0%
Two or More Races28.97%7.48%-74.18%
White4.83%6.3%30.43%
Hispanic0%4.33%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native4.83%4.33%-10.35%