Explore the Family Name Dallal
The meaning of Dallal
Muslim (mainly Egypt and the Levant): occupational name from Arabic dallāl ‘broker, middleman’, later also ‘auctioneer, town-crier, realtor, and (in Yemen) peddler’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Amir, Farid, Fouad, Hassan, Kamal, Mahmoud, Mohammed, Naim, Said, Saleem, Yehia, Zuhair.
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How common is the last name Dallal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dallal saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 83,004 and by 2010 it had jumped up to rank 73,215, marking an 11.79% increase. This jump in ranking is reflected in the count of people with this surname, which grew from 211 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, a rise of 25.59%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname also increased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #73,215 | 11.79% |
| Count | 211 | 265 | 25.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dallal
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Dallal surname identify as White, increasing from 87.68% in 2000 to 92.45% in 2010. There was a decline in those identifying with two or more races from 6.64% to 4.53%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 4.27% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010. No individuals reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.68% | 92.45% | 5.44% |
| Two or More Races | 6.64% | 4.53% | -31.78% |
| Hispanic | 4.27% | 2.26% | -47.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |