Explore the Family Name Alhaj
The meaning of Alhaj
Muslim (also Al-Haj): variant of Haj, with the addition of al ‘the’. Compare Elhaj.
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How common is the last name Alhaj in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Alhaj has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alhaj was ranked 107,565th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had moved up to 54,990th. This represents a significant increase of 48.88%. Furthermore, the number of individuals with the Alhaj surname more than doubled during this period, going from 153 to 374—an impressive growth of 144.44%. The proportion of people named Alhaj per 100,000 also rose by 116.67%, indicating a broader trend of increasing popularity for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,565 | #54,990 | 48.88% |
| Count | 153 | 374 | 144.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.13 | 116.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alhaj
The ethnic identity associated with the Alhaj surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 62.75% of those with the Alhaj surname identified as White, and this percentage increased to 72.46% by 2010. The next largest group identified with two or more races, although their representation declined by nearly 40% over the decade. Similarly, the Hispanic representation dropped by 30.82%. Meanwhile, the Black identity saw an increase of 55.35%. There was no change for American Indian and Alaskan Native identity, remaining at 0.00%, while Asian/Pacific Islander representation showed a slight decrease from 3.27% to 3.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.75% | 72.46% | 15.47% |
| Two or More Races | 22.22% | 13.37% | -39.83% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% | 5.88% | -30.82% |
| Black | 3.27% | 5.08% | 55.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.27% | 3.21% | -1.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |