Explore the Family Name Khalaf
The meaning of Khalaf
Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Khalaf, literally ‘successor’, which is often used in combination with the father’s or the grandfather’s name. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Samir, Ali, Kamel, Khalil, Mohamed, Sami, Abdul Aziz, Adiba, Ahmad, Ahmed, Amin.
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How common is the last name Khalaf in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Khalaf increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,221st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 20,047th position, a climb of over 20 percent. In terms of count, in 2000 there were 922 individuals with this surname, but this figure rose by nearly 45 percent to 1,334 in a decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.34 to 0.45, marking a rise of 32.35 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,221 | #20,047 | 20.51% |
| Count | 922 | 1,334 | 44.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.45 | 32.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Khalaf
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were changes among those carrying the Khalaf surname between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 77.11 percent to 85.68 percent, the number of those identifying with two or more races decreased dramatically from 16.92 percent to 6.97 percent. There was also a significant decrease among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping by 22.99 percent and 62.24 percent respectively. On the other hand, there was a growth in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black, increasing by 43.62 percent and 73.08 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.11% | 85.68% | 11.11% |
| Two or More Races | 16.92% | 6.97% | -58.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 4.05% | 43.62% |
| Black | 1.3% | 2.25% | 73.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0.67% | -22.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 0.37% | -62.24% |