Explore the Family Name Rizkallah
The meaning of Rizkallah
Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from the personal name Rizqallāh meaning ‘nourishment provided by God’ (see Rizk). This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Rizkallah in the United States?
The surname Rizkallah witnessed a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Ranked at 61,855 in 2000, it climbed up to 59,470 by 2010, marking a change of 3.86%. The count of individuals carrying the surname also grew from 303 to 340 during this ten-year period, indicating a rise of 12.21%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 9.09%, reaching 0.12 in 2010 from 0.11 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #59,470 | 3.86% |
| Count | 303 | 340 | 12.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rizkallah
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a notable shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Rizkallah surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the vast majority identified as White (91.42%), followed distantly by those claiming two or more races (6.60%). By 2010, the percentage identifying as White had increased slightly to 92.94%, while those reporting two or more races fell to 2.35%. Meanwhile, new categories emerged: Asian/Pacific Islander (1.47%) and Hispanic (2.94%), both absent in the 2000 data. There were no reports of Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native ethnicity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.42% | 92.94% | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.6% | 2.35% | -64.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |