Explore the Family Name Abdulmalik
The meaning of Abdulmalik
Muslim (also Abdul-Malik): from the Arabic personal name ʿAbdul-Malik ‘servant of the King’ (see Malik 1).
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How common is the last name Abdulmalik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, "Abdulmalik" has shown significant growth in its ranking and count over a decade. In 2000, Abdulmalik ranked 64,750th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped to 48,901st. This is an increase of 24.48%. The count, or number of people with this surname, also increased from 287 in 2000 to 431 in 2010, a substantial increase of 50.17%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw growth, rising from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, which represents a 36.36% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #48,901 | 24.48% |
| Count | 287 | 431 | 50.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abdulmalik
When looking at the ethnic identity tied to the surname Abdulmalik based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, several shifts can be observed from 2000 to 2010. The largest group associated with the name remained the Black community, though their share dropped slightly from 72.13% in 2000 to 69.84% in 2010. The representation of the surname in the White community increased by 25.84%, reaching 15.78% in 2010. For the Asian/Pacific Islander group, there was a small rise from 3.83% to 4.41%. Interestingly, the name emerged in the Hispanic community, which did not have a presence in 2000 but accounted for 6.96% in 2010. The category of two or more races, which represented 7.67% in 2000, was suppressed (S) in the 2010 data for privacy reasons. No individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.13% | 69.84% | -3.17% |
| White | 12.54% | 15.78% | 25.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.83% | 4.41% | 15.14% |
| Two or More Races | 7.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |