Explore the Family Name Khader
The meaning of Khader
Muslim (mainly Jordan, Saudi Arabia, India): from a variant of the Arabic personal name Khādir, one of whose meanings is ‘lurking (lion)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Khader in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Khader" has risen significantly over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,767th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, the rank had climbed to 38,532, showing a significant surge of 22.58 percent. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 396 to 574 during this period, marking an impressive growth of 44.95 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Khader per 100,000 also increased by 26.67 percent, rising from 0.15 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #38,532 | 22.58% |
| Count | 396 | 574 | 44.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.19 | 26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Khader
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Khader", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some considerable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (52.53 percent), followed by those identifying with two or more races (22.22 percent), and Asian/Pacific Islander (19.95 percent). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White rose to 66.03 percent, indicating a 25.70 percent increase. Conversely, the proportion identifying with two or more races plummeted by 61.57 percent down to 8.54 percent. Similarly, the Black category saw a 59.74 percent decrease, going from 3.03 percent to 1.22 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a modest rise of 5.66 percent, reaching 21.08 percent. Those identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 2.27 percent to 3.14 percent, marking a 38.33 percent change. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.53% | 66.03% | 25.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.95% | 21.08% | 5.66% |
| Two or More Races | 22.22% | 8.54% | -61.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.14% | 38.33% |
| Black | 3.03% | 1.22% | -59.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |