Explore the Family Name Awadalla
The meaning of Awadalla
Arabic (mainly Egypt and Sudan): variant of Awadallah. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians (Copts).
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How common is the last name Awadalla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Awadalla has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,544 in popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped to 48,436, marking an increase of 21.3%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 305 to 436 during the same period, a substantial rise of nearly 43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #48,436 | 21.3% |
| Count | 305 | 436 | 42.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Awadalla
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals notable shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. While a majority identified as White in both years, the percentage showed a rise from 66.56% to 82.8% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also saw a significant increase, from 3.61% to 11.24%. However, the percentage of those identifying with "Two or more races" dropped drastically from 26.56% to 3.67%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was at 2.3% in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. A new entry in 2010 was the Hispanic category, accounting for 1.83%, while no data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.56% | 82.8% | 24.4% |
| Black | 3.61% | 11.24% | 211.36% |
| Two or More Races | 26.56% | 3.67% | -86.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |