Explore the Family Name Khwaja
The meaning of Khwaja
Muslim (Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh): variant of Khawaja.
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How common is the last name Khwaja in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Khwaja increased considerably from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Khwaja was ranked 54,522 in terms of popularity and this rose to a rank of 40,672 by 2010, representing a positive change of 25.4%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a significant increase; growing from 354 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, a rise of 51.69%. The proportion of individuals named Khwaja per 100,000 people similarly increased by 38.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #40,672 | 25.4% |
| Count | 354 | 537 | 51.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.18 | 38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Khwaja
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Khwaja identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 62.99% in 2000 to 67.23% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group was White, which saw a growth of 24.08%, moving from 14.41% to 17.88% over the decade. Meanwhile, there was a decrease in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more races, falling from 19.49% to 12.48%, a change of -35.97%. There was also a notable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 2.82% to 1.12%. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 62.99% | 67.23% | 6.73% |
| White | 14.41% | 17.88% | 24.08% |
| Two or More Races | 19.49% | 12.48% | -35.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 1.12% | -60.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |