Explore the Family Name Shalhoub
The meaning of Shalhoub
Arabic (Levant): from a personal name derived from the dialect verb shalhab ‘to warm oneself by the fire’. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians. Compare Chalhoub. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Hadi, Hisham, Kalil, Samir, Wadia, Wael. French Andre, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Shalhoub in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shalhoub has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 61,713th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 58,735th - an improvement of almost 5%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a substantial increase, growing from 304 in 2000 to 345 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of approximately 13.49%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Shalhoub per 100,000 population grew by about 9.09% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #58,735 | 4.83% |
| Count | 304 | 345 | 13.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shalhoub
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the ten-year span. The majority of the individuals with the surname Shalhoub identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 89.14% to 91.01% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly, from 6.91% in 2000 to 6.38% in 2010. One notable change came in the category of individuals identifying with two or more races, which dropped significantly from 3.62% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy (S) in the census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.14% | 91.01% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic | 6.91% | 6.38% | -7.67% |
| Two or More Races | 3.62% | 1.74% | -51.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |