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

Halawani, 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 Halawani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halawani in America

Halawani is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halawani surname appeared 121 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 Halawani.

The history of the last name Halawani

The surname HALAWANI is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Lebanon. It is derived from the Arabic word "halawa," which means sweetness or confectionery.

The earliest recorded instances of the HALAWANI surname can be traced back to the 16th century in the city of Tripoli, Lebanon. During this time, the name was commonly associated with families involved in the production and trade of sweets and confections, reflecting their occupation and expertise in this culinary field.

In the 17th century, historical records indicate that a prominent figure named Ibrahim HALAWANI was a renowned confectioner in the city of Beirut. His innovative techniques and delectable creations earned him widespread recognition, and his name became synonymous with the art of making Lebanese sweets.

The HALAWANI surname gained further prominence in the 18th century when a family bearing this name established a successful confectionery business in the city of Sidon. Their reputation for creating exquisite desserts and sweets spread throughout the region, and their products were highly sought after by aristocrats and commoners alike.

One notable individual from this era was Fatima HALAWANI, a skilled confectioner who is credited with introducing various new flavors and techniques to the traditional Lebanese sweet-making process. Her recipes and methods were meticulously documented and passed down through generations, influencing the development of Lebanese confectionery for years to come.

In the 19th century, the HALAWANI surname appeared in historical records in the city of Baalbek, where a family of the same name owned and operated a renowned sweet shop. Their establishment was frequented by travelers and locals alike, drawn by the irresistible aromas and exquisite flavors of their confections.

During this period, a figure named Khalil HALAWANI gained recognition as a master confectioner, and his creations were highly sought after by the elite of Lebanese society. He is also credited with introducing new ingredients and flavors from other regions, further enriching the Lebanese confectionery tradition.

As the HALAWANI family dispersed and migrated to other parts of the world, their surname and its association with confectionery continued to be preserved. In the 20th century, notable individuals bearing this surname included Nadia HALAWANI, a celebrated pastry chef in Paris, and Karim HALAWANI, a renowned confectioner in New York City, whose innovative creations earned him numerous accolades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halawani

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

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 Halawani 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.

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

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