Explore the Family Name Akl
The meaning of Akl
Arabic (Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria): from the personal name ʿAql, from Arabic ʿaql ‘intellect’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Akl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Akl showed a noticeable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,631 in terms of prevalence among U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to place 69,392. The count of individuals with this surname likewise grew from 206 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, marking an increase of 37.38%. This surge is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 residents, which rose by 25% from 0.08 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #69,392 | 18.01% |
| Count | 206 | 283 | 37.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akl
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Akl also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with the surname Akl identified as White, increasing slightly from 86.89% in 2000 to 88.69% in 2010. There was a decrease in those identifying as having two or more races, dropping from 10.68% to 7.07%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identification within this surname group, at 3.18% in 2010, where there had been none recorded in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.89% | 88.69% | 2.07% |
| Two or More Races | 10.68% | 7.07% | -33.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |