Explore the Family Name Phal
The meaning of Phal
Cambodian: written ផល, corresponding to the Khmer word of Sanskrit origin, with various meanings, including ‘fruit’ and ‘wealth’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phal in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Phal has grown in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In fact, its rank among all surnames increased by over 20 percent, moving from a ranking of 75,695 in 2000 to 60,196 in 2010. The actual count of individuals with the last name Phal also saw a significant uptick during this decade, rising from 237 people in 2000 to 335 in 2010. This marks a substantial increase of 41.35 percent. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Phal per 100,000 people increased by 22.22 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #60,196 | 20.48% |
| Count | 237 | 335 | 41.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phal
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Phal identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group grew from 85.23 percent in 2000 to 87.76 percent in 2010, marking an increase of almost 3 percent. During the same period, those identifying as White rose from 5.06 percent to 6.87 percent. However, those identifying as two or more races decreased by 37.02 percent. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the surname Phal who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.23% | 87.76% | 2.97% |
| White | 5.06% | 6.87% | 35.77% |
| Two or More Races | 7.59% | 4.78% | -37.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |