Explore the Family Name Kheir
The meaning of Kheir
Arabic: variant of Khair. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kheir in the United States?
The surname Kheir has seen a rise in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 112,967 but climbed to 97,671 by 2010, indicating a 13.54% increase. Similarly, the count of people with this surname experienced an upward trend, growing from 144 in 2000 to 186 in 2010 - a positive change of 29.17%. The proportion per 100,000 also showed progress, moving from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a growth of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #97,671 | 13.54% |
| Count | 144 | 186 | 29.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kheir
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kheir, variations were observed over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White grew notably from 62.50% in 2000 to 77.96% in 2010, an increase of 24.74%. Meanwhile, Black identifiers saw a modest increase of 10.08%, reaching 14.52% in 2010. There were significant decreases for those identifying with two or more races, falling from 15.97% to 3.76%, and for Hispanic identifiers, declining from 5.56% to 3.76%. No changes were noted for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native; these categories remained at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.5% | 77.96% | 24.74% |
| Black | 13.19% | 14.52% | 10.08% |
| Two or More Races | 15.97% | 3.76% | -76.46% |
| Hispanic | 5.56% | 3.76% | -32.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |