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

ElKhatib, 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 ElKhatib surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of ElKhatib in America

ElKhatib is the 34223rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The ElKhatib surname appeared 663 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 ElKhatib.

We can also compare 2010 data for ElKhatib 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 ElKhatib

The surname ELKHATIB originated in the Arab world, specifically in the Middle East and North Africa regions. It is an Arabic name that can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early Islamic era. The word "ELKHATIB" comes from the Arabic term "Khatib," which means "preacher" or "orator."

In Arabic culture, the term "ELKHATIB" was often used to refer to individuals who delivered sermons or speeches, particularly in mosques or religious gatherings. It was a respected title bestowed upon those who had mastered the art of public speaking and religious oratory.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ELKHATIB can be found in historical manuscripts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia from the 8th to the 13th century CE. These manuscripts mention several prominent scholars and religious figures bearing the surname ELKHATIB.

In the 9th century CE, the renowned Islamic scholar and historian Al-Khatib al-Baghdadi (full name: Ahmad ibn Ali ibn Thabit al-Khatib al-Baghdadi) was born in Baghdad. He was a celebrated scholar of hadith (prophetic traditions) and is considered one of the most important historians of his era. His works, such as the "History of Baghdad," provide valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural life of the Islamic world during that period.

Another notable figure with the surname ELKHATIB was Abu Bakr al-Khatib al-Baghdadi, a renowned Sunni Islamic scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the field of Arabic literature and is remembered for his work on the history of the city of Baghdad.

During the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Levant from the 13th to the 16th century CE, several individuals bearing the surname ELKHATIB held influential positions. One such figure was Al-Khatib al-Nawawi, a celebrated Islamic jurist and scholar who lived in the 13th century CE. His work, "Al-Minhaj," became a seminal text on Islamic jurisprudence and is still widely studied today.

In more recent times, the surname ELKHATIB has been associated with various scholars, writers, and public figures across the Arab world. For instance, Yahya El-Khatib was a prominent Syrian politician and writer who served as the President of the Syrian Arab Republic from 1958 to 1961.

While the surname ELKHATIB has its roots in the Arab world, it has spread to other regions over time due to migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various parts of the world, reflecting the rich diversity and historical significance of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name ElKhatib

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

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 ElKhatib 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 ElKhatib 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 ElKhatib was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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