Explore the Family Name Yousif
The meaning of Yousif
Arabic and Assyrian/Chaldean: from a variant of the personal name Yousef ‘Joseph’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Yousif, Samir, Emad, Saad, Hashim, Khalid, Shamoon, Thamir, Abdul, Akram, Alaa, Amer.
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How common is the last name Yousif in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Yousif' saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Yousif' ranked 11,224 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 8,010, marking an upward shift of around 28.64%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew considerably during this period, from 2,589 to 4,130, representing an approximately 59.52% change. Hence, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the surname 'Yousif' increased by 45.83%, moving from 0.96 in 2000 to 1.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,224 | #8,010 | 28.64% |
| Count | 2,589 | 4,130 | 59.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 1.4 | 45.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yousif
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the 'Yousif' surname. A majority of the people with this surname identified as White, which increased from 79.88% in 2000 to 85.52% in 2010, showing a rise of 7.06%. Those identifying as Black marked the next largest group, growing from 3.17% to 5.23% over the same period. There was a decline in those identifying with two or more races, from 14.68% to 7.07%, indicating a decrease of 51.84%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community saw a slight increase of 3.50%, moving from 1.43% to 1.48%. New categories emerged in 2010, with 0.56% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.15% as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.88% | 85.52% | 7.06% |
| Two or More Races | 14.68% | 7.07% | -51.84% |
| Black | 3.17% | 5.23% | 64.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.48% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.15% | 0% |