Explore the Family Name Ghattas
The meaning of Ghattas
Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from ghaṭṭās, literally ‘diver’. This surname is found mostly among Christians, with its meaning extended to ‘baptizer’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Amin, Asad, Habeeb, Naguib, Roshdy, Samir, Samy, Adib, Aiman, Amgad, Assad, Bahgat. French Emile, Pascal, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Ghattas in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ghattas has increased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Ghattas was ranked as the 40,139th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 32,438th position - an increase of 19.19%. The actual count of people with this surname also experienced a significant surge; in 2000, there were 514 individuals named Ghattas, and this figure rose by 37.94% to reach 709 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #32,438 | 19.19% |
| Count | 514 | 709 | 37.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.24 | 26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ghattas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ghattas also saw some changes during this period. The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, a percentage that increased from 82.10% in 2000 to 90.83% in 2010. There was a marked decrease in those identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities, dropping from 11.87% to just 2.12%. The number of those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander heritage dropped completely, while those identifying as Hispanic grew from 2.72% to 3.81%. Interestingly, despite having no representation in the 2000 census, by 2010, 1.41% of those with the Ghattas surname identified as Black. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained nonexistent across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 90.83% | 10.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 3.81% | 40.07% |
| Two or More Races | 11.87% | 2.12% | -82.14% |
| Black | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |