Explore the Family Name Abdala
The meaning of Abdala
Arabic: from a variant of the personal name Abdallah (see Abdullah). Bearers of this surname, which is found mainly in Latin America and Africa, are both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Abdala in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Abdala' increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Abdala was ranked 67,113th and by 2010, it had jumped to be the 55,505th most common surname, marking a 17.3% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 275 people in 2000 to 370 in 2010, representing a significant 34.55% increase. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.1 people named Abdala in 2000 and 0.13 in 2010, a growth rate of 30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #55,505 | 17.3% |
| Count | 275 | 370 | 34.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abdala
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Abdala saw several changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnicity identified as Abdala in both years was Hispanic, rising slightly from 55.27% to 57.3%. Meanwhile, the number of Black individuals identifying as Abdala experienced a significant increase of 70.94%, jumping from 10.91% in 2000 to 18.65% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and those who reported belonging to two or more races declined by 33.94% and 78.8% respectively. No change was observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native population with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.27% | 57.3% | 3.67% |
| White | 22.91% | 20.27% | -11.52% |
| Black | 10.91% | 18.65% | 70.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.27% | 2.16% | -33.94% |
| Two or More Races | 7.64% | 1.62% | -78.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |