Explore the Family Name Abdulla
The meaning of Abdulla
Arabic: from a variant of the personal name Abdullah. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Mohamed, Ahmed, Hani, Khaled, Mohammed, Abdul, Fadel, Farooq, Fouad, Nabeel, Nadir.
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How common is the last name Abdulla in the United States?
The surname Abdulla has seen a growth in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 21,323 but by 2010, it had risen to rank 16,502. This represents an increase of 22.61%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname grew from 1,145 in 2000 to 1,741 in 2010, equating to a rise of 52.05%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.42 named Abdulla in 2000 and this number increased to 0.59 in 2010, marking a 40.48% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,323 | #16,502 | 22.61% |
| Count | 1,145 | 1,741 | 52.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.59 | 40.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abdulla
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Abdulla also shifted between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by -12.61% and those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly by -65.02%, the proportions of other ethnic origins increased. Notably, those identifying as White increased from 42.79% to 59.10%, an increase of 38.12%. There was a significant growth of those identifying as Black, rising from 9.34% to 13.90%, reflecting a 48.82% change. Hispanic representation remained relatively stable with a minor decrease of -1.80%. Lastly, the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010 with a proportion of 0.63%, where it wasn't represented at all in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.79% | 59.1% | 38.12% |
| Black | 9.34% | 13.9% | 48.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.01% | 11.37% | -12.61% |
| Two or More Races | 30.39% | 10.63% | -65.02% |
| Hispanic | 4.45% | 4.37% | -1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |