Explore the Family Name Lahoud
The meaning of Lahoud
Syriac (Lebanon): from a derivative of laḥdo ‘the One and only’, referring to Jesus. Bearers of this surname are Christians.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lahoud in the United States?
The surname Lahoud was ranked 77,742 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000, but saw an increase in rank to 68,345 by the year 2010, representing a change of 12.09 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, with 229 people having this name in 2000 and 288 people in 2010 – a growth of 25.76 percent. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the rate increased from 0.08 to 0.1, marking a 25.0 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #68,345 | 12.09% |
| Count | 229 | 288 | 25.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lahoud
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Lahoud surname identified as White, with 85.15 percent in 2000 and an increase to 91.32 percent by 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic represented 4.37 percent in 2000, with a slight increase to 4.86 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 8.73 percent in 2000 to 1.74 percent in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.15% | 91.32% | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 4.37% | 4.86% | 11.21% |
| Two or More Races | 8.73% | 1.74% | -80.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |