Explore the Family Name Taha
The meaning of Taha
Muslim: from the mystic letters Ṭā and Hā mentioned at the start of sura 20 of the Koran. Ṭā Hā is an epithet of the prophet Muhammad. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahmed, Mohammed, Mahmoud, Hassan, Jamal, Safi, Ali, Amer, Ayman, Fawzi, Ibrahim, Khalid.
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How common is the last name Taha in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Taha' has shown a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 20,247 among popular surnames in the U.S., while by 2010, it had climbed to 14,749, showing a positive change of 27.15%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose markedly during this decade, from 1,223 to 2,014, indicating a growth of 64.68%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Taha per 100 thousand population increased by 51.11%, from 0.45 to 0.68.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,247 | #14,749 | 27.15% |
| Count | 1,223 | 2,014 | 64.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.68 | 51.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taha
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Taha'. In 2000, the largest proportion of the Taha surname was found within the White ethnic group, accounting for 59.28%. This proportion increased to 71.90% in 2010. Meanwhile, the second highest ethnicity in 2000 was those identifying as Two or more races, but this group saw a substantial decrease of 75.21% by 2010. There was a notable growth of 21.94% within the Black community bearing the Taha surname during this period. Minor shifts were seen in Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups, with a rise of 63.95% and slight decline of 5.83% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group showed a decrease of 33.89% in the number of individuals with the Taha surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.28% | 71.9% | 21.29% |
| Black | 11.12% | 13.56% | 21.94% |
| Two or More Races | 21.42% | 5.31% | -75.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.94% | 4.82% | 63.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 3.23% | -5.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.8% | 1.19% | -33.89% |