Explore the Family Name Atallah
The meaning of Atallah
Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from the personal name ʿAṭāllāh, derived from ʿaṭā-ullāh ‘gift of God’ and therefore equivalent to Greek Theodōros (see Theodore). It is found among both Muslims and Christians. Compare Attallah. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Akram, Ali, Maroun, Nabil, Omar, Sami, Wajdi, Adnan, Ahmad, Ahmed, Atallah, Bakr. French Antoine, Michel, Andre, Camil, Dany, Francois, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Atallah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Atallah has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Atallah ranked 30,516th in terms of popularity and rose to 26,212th by 2010, representing a 14.1% increase. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 722 to 933 during the same period, an increase of 29.22%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Atallah per 100k people increased by 18.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #26,212 | 14.1% |
| Count | 722 | 933 | 29.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.32 | 18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Atallah
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010 for the surname Atallah. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing from 82.41% in 2000 to 87.67% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander saw a significant increase of 154.64%, though they still constitute a relatively small proportion of the total. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose, while the proportion identifying with two or more races declined significantly. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Black, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.41% | 87.67% | 6.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 4.5% | 35.54% |
| Two or More Races | 12.47% | 4.07% | -67.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 2.47% | 154.64% |
| Black | 0.83% | 1.29% | 55.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |