Explore the Family Name Attallah
The meaning of Attallah
Arabic (mainly Egypt): variant of Atallah.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Attallah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Attallah has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, this surname was ranked 119,644 with a count of 134 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.05 per 100k population. By 2010, however, it had climbed up in rank to 102,688 with an increased count of 175 individuals, thus making up a proportion of 0.06 per 100k population. This indicates a growth rate of 14.17% in its rank and 30.6% in its count over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #119,644 | #102,688 | 14.17% |
| Count | 134 | 175 | 30.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Attallah
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for the surname Attallah between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 73.13% of those with this surname identified as white, while a notable 20.15% identified with two or more races. However, by 2010, there was a significant decrease in the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races, dropping to 3.43%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as white saw a substantial increase to 91.43%. During the same period, a new ethnic identity appeared within this group, with 2.86% identifying as Hispanic. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no changes, remaining at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.13% | 91.43% | 25.02% |
| Two or More Races | 20.15% | 3.43% | -82.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |