Explore the Family Name Makhoul
The meaning of Makhoul
Arabic (from Syria and Lebanon): from the personal name Makḥūl ‘annointed with collyrium’. It is common among Christians.
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How common is the last name Makhoul in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Makhoul has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 64,385 with a count of 289, representing a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. A decade later, the rank improved to 54,752 and the count increased to 376 - a growth of approximately 30.1%. This means the name became more prevalent, with a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people, marking an increase of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #54,752 | 14.96% |
| Count | 289 | 376 | 30.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Makhoul
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with this surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a large majority of individuals with the surname Makhoul identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 88.58 and 90.69 respectively. A small percentage also identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.42% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010. In contrast, the portion identifying as two or more races dropped by 38.50%, from 8.65% in 2000 to 5.32% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Makhoul surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.58% | 90.69% | 2.38% |
| Two or More Races | 8.65% | 5.32% | -38.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.93% | 21.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |