Explore the Family Name Rizkalla
The meaning of Rizkalla
Arabic (mainly Egypt): variant of Rizkallah.
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How common is the last name Rizkalla in the United States?
The surname Rizkalla has gained popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Rizkalla ranked 60,230th in terms of frequency and rose to the rank of 48,256th by 2010, representing a growth rate of nearly 20 percent. The count of individuals with the Rizkalla surname also increased from 313 to 438 during this period, an increase of almost 40 percent. Proportionally, the presence of the Rizkalla surname per 100,000 people also saw an uptick from 0.12 to 0.15, marking a significant 25 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #48,256 | 19.88% |
| Count | 313 | 438 | 39.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.15 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rizkalla
In terms of ethnic identity, there were shifts among those bearing the surname Rizkalla between 2000 and 2010, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 87.86 percent identified as White, which increased to 92.24 percent by 2010. There was also a new appearance of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic by 2010, at 1.37 percent and 4.34 percent respectively, where no such identification was recorded in 2000. However, there were decreases in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, from 7.03 percent in 2000 to 1.60 percent in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped from 2.88 percent to zero over the same period. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.86% | 92.24% | 4.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 7.03% | 1.6% | -77.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Black | 2.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |