Explore the Family Name Hallal
The meaning of Hallal
Muslim (Lebanon and Maghreb): from a variant of Arabic ḥalāl ‘Islamically permitted’, a kind of Muslim equivalent of Jewish kosher. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Nadim, Abeer, Ezzat, Issam, Samir, Tarek.
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How common is the last name Hallal in the United States?
The surname Hallal has seen an increase in popularity over the last decade, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Hallal was ranked as the 70,273rd most popular surname, with approximately 260 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the surname had risen to the 65,964th position, a 6.13% change. The count of people bearing the Hallal surname also increased by 15.38% during this period, bringing the total to about 300 individuals. However, there was no significant change in its proportion per 100,000 people in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #65,964 | 6.13% |
| Count | 260 | 300 | 15.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hallal
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hallal, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A vast majority (89.62%) identified as White in 2000, which declined slightly to 82.67% by 2010. The number of individuals who identified as part of two or more races also decreased by 42.21%, going from 4.62% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 4.23% in 2000 to 9.33% in 2010, marking a 120.57% change. Interestingly, the data shows a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity (3.33% in 2010), which was not present in 2000. No individuals carrying the Hallal surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.62% | 82.67% | -7.75% |
| Hispanic | 4.23% | 9.33% | 120.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.62% | 2.67% | -42.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |