Explore the Family Name Chalhoub
The meaning of Chalhoub
Arabic (Levant and Egypt): French-influenced form of Shalhoub. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians.
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How common is the last name Chalhoub in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chalhoub has seen a notable rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 83,618th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 69,996. This represents a significant change of 16.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by nearly 34%, growing from 209 in 2000 to 280 in 2010. The proportion of people named Chalhoub per 100,000 inhabitants saw a more modest increase of 12.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #69,996 | 16.29% |
| Count | 209 | 280 | 33.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chalhoub
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chalhoub has also evolved during this ten-year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 89% of those with the surname were identified as White, but this percentage dropped to just under 84% by 2010. During this same period, there was an increase in the number of Chalhoubs identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races. Specifically, the proportion of Hispanics grew from 5.26% to 7.86%, marking a 49.43% change. Similarly, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races rose from 5.74% to 7.50%, a 30.66% increase. However, no Chalhoubs were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.52% | 83.93% | -5.19% |
| Hispanic | 5.26% | 7.86% | 49.43% |
| Two or More Races | 5.74% | 7.5% | 30.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |