Explore the Family Name Rahal
The meaning of Rahal
Arabic (mainly Maghreb and the Levant): from Arabic raḥḥāl ‘explorer, world-traveler’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahmad, Ahmed, Ali, Hussein, Abdul, Amira, Bilal, Ghassan, Haidar, Huda, Kamal, Malaki. French Michel, Pierre, Verdun.
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How common is the last name Rahal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rahal has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rahal was ranked the 42,134th most popular surname in the United States and increased to the 36,426th position by 2010, indicating a relative change of 13.55%. The count of individuals with this last name also grew during this ten-year period, from 485 in 2000 to 614 in 2010, marking a rise of 26.6%. The proportion per 100,000 people also climbed from 0.18 to 0.21, a percentage change of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #36,426 | 13.55% |
| Count | 485 | 614 | 26.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.21 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rahal
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for those carrying the Rahal surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 78.97% identified as White, which rose to 84.69% in 2010, reflecting a positive change of 7.24%. The Hispanic population also saw an increase, albeit smaller, from 2.89% to 3.91%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races significantly decreased from 11.75% in 2000 to just 3.75% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a slight dip from 6.19% to 5.86%. The Black population reported was nil in 2000, but by 2010 there was a presence at 1.79%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged with no recorded data in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.97% | 84.69% | 7.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.19% | 5.86% | -5.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 3.91% | 35.29% |
| Two or More Races | 11.75% | 3.75% | -68.09% |
| Black | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |