Explore the Family Name Hallak
The meaning of Hallak
Arabic (mainly Syria and Lebanon): occupational name from ḥallāq ‘barber’. It is found among both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Hallak in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hallak has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it jumped from a position of 68,782 in 2000 to 57,101 in 2010, indicating a growth of roughly 17%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by approximately 34%, moving from 267 in 2000 to 357 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Hallak per 100,000 people rose by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #57,101 | 16.98% |
| Count | 267 | 357 | 33.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hallak
In reference to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hallak. There was no recorded incidence of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a notable increase in the proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as White, growing from 82.02% in 2000 to 87.39% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase of roughly 45%, rising from 5.99% in 2000 to 8.68% in 2010. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races decreased sharply from 10.11% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.02% | 87.39% | 6.55% |
| Hispanic | 5.99% | 8.68% | 44.91% |
| Two or More Races | 10.11% | 2.24% | -77.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |