Explore the Family Name Zubair
The meaning of Zubair
Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent): from a personal name based on Arabic zubayr, a diminutive form from the root z-b-r ‘strong’. Compare Zuber 8. History: Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (594–656 AD) was a companion of the prophet Muhammad.
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How common is the last name Zubair in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zubair has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zubair was ranked as the 53,904th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 35,671st place, marking a 33.82% change. The number of people with this surname also rose from 359 individuals in 2000 to 630 in 2010, reflecting an impressive growth rate of 75.49%. As a result, the proportion of Zubairs per 100,000 people in the U.S. population increased by 61.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #35,671 | 33.82% |
| Count | 359 | 630 | 75.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.21 | 61.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zubair
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zubair also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the majority of Zubairs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, with this group increasing from 76.32% to 79.68%. However, the percentage of Zubairs identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly from 12.53% to 5.40%. Similarly, the proportion identifying as White decreased from 8.08% to 5.56%. There were no Zubairs who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage identifying as Black saw a substantial increase from 2.51% to 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.32% | 79.68% | 4.4% |
| Black | 2.51% | 6.67% | 165.74% |
| White | 8.08% | 5.56% | -31.19% |
| Two or More Races | 12.53% | 5.4% | -56.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |