Find out how popular the last name Hakimi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hakimi.

Hakimi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hakimi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hakimi in America

Hakimi is the 24593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hakimi surname appeared 1,016 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hakimi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hakimi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hakimi

The surname HAKIMI is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century AD during the Islamic Golden Age. The name is derived from the Arabic word "hakim," meaning "wise" or "learned." It was initially used as an honorific title bestowed upon scholars, philosophers, and those revered for their knowledge and wisdom.

One of the earliest known references to the name HAKIMI can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian philosopher and polymath, Al-Khwarizmi, who lived between 780 and 850 AD. His works on mathematics, astronomy, and geography were highly influential during the Abbasid Caliphate and beyond.

In the 11th century, the HAKIMI name gained prominence in the region of modern-day Iran and Central Asia. Several prominent figures emerged, including Avicenna (980-1037), a Persian polymath known for his contributions to medicine, philosophy, and logic. His full name, Abu Ali al-Husayn ibn Abd Allah ibn Sina, bears the honorific title "al-Hakim" (the Wise).

As the Islamic empires expanded, the HAKIMI name spread across the Middle East and North Africa. In the 12th century, the name was associated with the renowned physician and philosopher, Ibn Rushd (1126-1198), also known as Averroes in the West. His philosophical works had a significant impact on medieval European thought.

The HAKIMI surname also found its way into the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal Empire, where it was adopted by families of scholars and intellectuals. One notable figure was Hakim Ajmal Khan (1663-1749), a prominent physician and founder of the Unani system of medicine in India.

During the Ottoman Empire, the HAKIMI name was associated with various scholars and statesmen. One notable figure was Mustafa Hakimi (1590-1676), an Ottoman historian and geographer who authored several works on the history of the Ottoman Empire.

Throughout history, the HAKIMI surname has been associated with individuals of great intellectual prowess, wisdom, and scholarly pursuits. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its connection to the Arabic word "hakim" and the reverence for knowledge has endured.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hakimi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hakimi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hakimi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hakimi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hakimi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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