Explore the Family Name Zaheer
The meaning of Zaheer
Muslim: variant of Zahir 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zaheer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zaheer has seen a significant rise in popularity. The rank of this surname jumped from 55,237th in 2000 to 42,378th in 2010, indicating an increase of 23.28 percent. In terms of count, there were 512 individuals with the surname Zaheer in 2010 compared to 348 in 2000, showing a growth of 47.13 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Zaheer per 100,000 people increased by 30.77 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #42,378 | 23.28% |
| Count | 348 | 512 | 47.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.17 | 30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaheer
Regarding ethnic identity, the census data shows a noticeable shift within the Zaheer community. The number of Asians or Pacific Islanders using this surname rose by 12.21 percent between 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 11.49 percent to 5.47 percent. The percentage of Whites with the Zaheer surname also fell by 30.41 percent. At the same time, the Hispanic population with this surname experienced a small growth of 8.33 percent. Interestingly, the surname Zaheer appeared among Black communities for the first time in 2010, while it remained nonexistent among American Indian and Alaskan Natives. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 73.28% | 82.23% | 12.21% |
| White | 12.07% | 8.4% | -30.41% |
| Two or More Races | 11.49% | 5.47% | -52.39% |
| Black | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.56% | 8.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |