Find out how popular the last name ElHag is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named ElHag.

ElHag, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the ElHag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of ElHag in America

ElHag is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The ElHag surname appeared 178 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname ElHag.

We can also compare 2010 data for ElHag to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name ElHag

The surname ELHAG has its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle East and North Africa. It is believed to have originated in the region that is now known as Sudan, where the name can be found in historical records dating back to the 16th century.

One of the earliest known references to the name ELHAG can be found in a collection of manuscripts from the Sultanate of Darfur, which ruled over parts of present-day Sudan and Chad between the 17th and 19th centuries. These manuscripts, written in Arabic, mention several individuals bearing the name ELHAG, suggesting its prevalence in the region during that time.

The name ELHAG is derived from the Arabic word "hajj," which refers to the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who had completed this sacred journey, or to their descendants, as a mark of honor and religious devotion.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Abdelrahman ELHAG gained recognition as a scholar and religious leader in the city of Khartoum, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. His teachings and writings were widely influential in the region, and his name became associated with the spread of Islamic education and culture.

Another notable bearer of the name ELHAG was Ahmed ELHAG, a 19th-century poet and author from the Sudanese region of Kordofan. His works, which were written in Arabic, were celebrated for their literary merit and played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritage of the region.

During the 20th century, the name ELHAG gained broader recognition outside of its traditional geographic boundaries. One example is Abdullahi ELHAG, a Sudanese politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1960s and later as an ambassador to several nations.

Another individual of note is Fatima ELHAG, a Sudanese artist and sculptor who gained international acclaim for her works depicting the culture and traditions of her homeland. Her sculptures can be found in various museums and art galleries around the world.

It is worth noting that the name ELHAG has also been found in historical records from other parts of the Arab world, such as Egypt and the Levant, suggesting that it may have been more widespread in the past than it is today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name ElHag

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname ElHag.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for ElHag was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of ElHag has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name ElHag was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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