Explore the Family Name Shalaby
The meaning of Shalaby
Muslim (mainly Egypt): variant of Shalabi.
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How common is the last name Shalaby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shalaby has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from being the 67,522nd most popular in 2000 to the 49,723rd in 2010, representing a rise of 26.36%. Similarly, the count of people with the Shalaby surname grew by a substantial 54.58% during the same period, from 273 in 2000 to 422 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Shalaby per 100k also increased by 40.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #49,723 | 26.36% |
| Count | 273 | 422 | 54.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.14 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shalaby
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Shalaby surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Shalabys who identify as White increased by 18.34%, from 75.09% to 88.86%. There was also a slight growth in the Hispanic and Black categories, with increases of 7.73% and 20.31% respectively. Interestingly, there was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas in 2000, there were 1.83% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. The category of two or more races witnessed a sharp decline of 79.31% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.09% | 88.86% | 18.34% |
| Two or More Races | 18.32% | 3.79% | -79.31% |
| Black | 2.56% | 3.08% | 20.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 2.37% | 7.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |