Explore the Family Name Thabet
The meaning of Thabet
1. Arabic: from a personal name based on thābit ‘firm, constant, well established’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Sabet, Tabet, and Tabit. 2. Jewish (from North Africa): from the same Arabic word as 1 above, either a nickname or a personal name (used in the Middle Ages by Jews, too).
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How common is the last name Thabet in the United States?
The surname Thabet has seen a significant increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the ranking of the name was 69,854, but by 2010 it had jumped to 45,959, reflecting an impressive 34.21% change. The count of people bearing this name also rose from 262 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, marking a substantial 77.1% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population grew by 60.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #45,959 | 34.21% |
| Count | 262 | 464 | 77.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.16 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thabet
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting trends for the surname Thabet. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.91% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. There was a significant decrease in those claiming two or more races, dropping from 22.52% to 7.54%. The largest identified group were White individuals who increased from 70.99% to 84.70%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 4.20% to 3.66%. The Black population saw a new appearance in 2010 at 1.08%, where no individuals identified as such in 2000. American Indian and Alaskan Native identification remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.99% | 84.7% | 19.31% |
| Two or More Races | 22.52% | 7.54% | -66.52% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 3.66% | -12.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.91% | 3.02% | 58.12% |
| Black | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |