Explore the Family Name Wakim
The meaning of Wakim
Arabic (Lebanon): probably a variant of Hakim. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Salim, Samir, Adnan, Bassam, Fahd, Ghassan, Hala, Hiba, Huda, Ibrahim, Jawad, Kalil. French Pierre, Antoine, Jean-Claude, Laure, Michel.
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How common is the last name Wakim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wakim has seen significant growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 54,643, but by 2010 it had climbed to 46,314 - a change of 15.24%. The actual count of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this decade, rising from 353 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, marking a substantial 30.31% increase. The proportion per 100k people with this surname similarly grew by 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #46,314 | 15.24% |
| Count | 353 | 460 | 30.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wakim
In terms of ethnic identity, the Wakim surname primarily identifies with White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.35% of those with the Wakim surname identified as White, a proportion that slightly increased to 92.83% in 2010. People bearing this surname who identified as two or more races decreased by 44.14%, going from 6.23% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010. Interestingly, there were new appearances of Hispanic and Black ethnic identities among the Wakim surname bearers in 2010, while there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.35% | 92.83% | 0.52% |
| Two or More Races | 6.23% | 3.48% | -44.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |