Explore the Family Name Khouri
The meaning of Khouri
Arabic (mainly Syria): variant of Khoury. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Samir, Farid, Hassan, Walid, Issa, Issam, Khalil, Nabil, Nagi, Riad, Samer, Yousef. French Antoine, Michel, Emile, Jacques, Andre, Georges, Patrice, Philippe, Rodolph.
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How common is the last name Khouri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Khouri saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Khouri ranked as the 22,174th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had moved up slightly to become the 22,081st most common name, marking a change in popularity of 0.42%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this time period, with 1,087 individuals in 2000 and 1,173 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 7.91%. The proportion of individuals named Khouri per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,174 | #22,081 | 0.42% |
| Count | 1,087 | 1,173 | 7.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Khouri
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Khouri showed some changes between the years 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 84.64% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 83.12% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.64% to 0.94%, while those identifying as Black also rose from 3.68% to 6.22%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 3.13% to 4.86%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 7.91% to 4.86%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.64% | 83.12% | -1.8% |
| Black | 3.68% | 6.22% | 69.02% |
| Two or More Races | 7.91% | 4.86% | -38.56% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 4.86% | 55.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.94% | 46.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |