Explore the Family Name Awadallah
The meaning of Awadallah
Arabic (mainly Egypt, Sudan, and Palestine): from a personal name based on ʿawaḍ Allāh ‘compensation from God’, used in particular for a child whose elder sibling had died. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Awadallah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Awadallah increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Awadallah was ranked the 46,839th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 35,812th most common name, a change of 23.54%. The number of individuals carrying the Awadallah surname also grew during this period, from 427 in 2000 to 627 in 2010, demonstrating a substantial increase of 46.84%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals per 100,000 with the surname Awadallah also increased by 31.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #35,812 | 23.54% |
| Count | 427 | 627 | 46.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.21 | 31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Awadallah
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Awadallah, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some noteworthy shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, comprising 79.39% in 2000, and dropping slightly to 77.67% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw significant increases of 103.55% and 121.93%, respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 19.43%, while the Hispanic population saw a minor increase of 3.59%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.39% | 77.67% | -2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 11.48% | 9.25% | -19.43% |
| Hispanic | 5.85% | 6.06% | 3.59% |
| Black | 1.87% | 4.15% | 121.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 2.87% | 103.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |