Explore the Family Name Aboulhosn
The meaning of Aboulhosn
Arabic (Lebanon; also Aboul Hosn): from the personal name Abul Ḥasan ‘father of Ḥasan’ (see Hasan 1).
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How common is the last name Aboulhosn in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aboulhosn has notably increased from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Aboulhosn was ranked 65,298 in popular surnames and had a count of 284. By 2010, it had jumped significantly in the rankings to 56,972 with an increased count of 358 people carrying the name. This shows a positive change of 12.75 in rank and a 26.06 increase in count for the surname. Moreover, the proportion of people with the surname Aboulhosn per 100k also saw a slight increase of 9.09 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #56,972 | 12.75% |
| Count | 284 | 358 | 26.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aboulhosn
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Aboulhosn identified as White in both years, with an increase from 83.80% in 2000 to 89.94% in 2010. There was a significant reduction in those identifying as two or more races, dropping from 13.03% to 3.07%. Interestingly, the percentage of Hispanic people with this surname rose from zero to 5.87%, while the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.8% | 89.94% | 7.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 13.03% | 3.07% | -76.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |