Explore the Family Name Zayed
The meaning of Zayed
Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic zāyid ‘growing, increasing’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zayed in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zayed has shown an upward trend in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked at 35,487 in 2000, it rose to a rank of 27,110 by 2010, reflecting a positive change of 23.61%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Zayed surname also demonstrated considerable growth. In 2000, the census recorded approximately 600 Zayeds, a figure that surged by nearly 49% to reach 893 by 2010. The proportion of Zayeds per 100,000 people also increased by roughly 36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,487 | #27,110 | 23.61% |
| Count | 600 | 893 | 48.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.3 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zayed
Examining the ethnic identity linked with the surname Zayed, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals some noteworthy shifts over the decade. The largest group identifying as Zayed was predominantly White, growing from 75.17% in 2000 to 90.15% in 2010. A minimal increase was also observed within the Hispanic and Black communities who identify as Zayed, with a 7.6% and nearly 25% growth respectively. Contrarily, those identifying as 'two or more races' saw a significant decrease, from 20.33% to just 4.82%. No Zayeds identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.17% | 90.15% | 19.93% |
| Two or More Races | 20.33% | 4.82% | -76.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 2.69% | 7.6% |
| Black | 1.17% | 1.46% | 24.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |