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

Hallak, 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 Hallak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hallak in America

Hallak is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hallak surname appeared 357 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 Hallak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hallak 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 Hallak

The surname HALLAK originates from the Arabic word 'hallaq', which means 'barber' or 'hairdresser'. The name likely originated in the Middle East, specifically in the regions where Arabic is the predominant language, such as the Levant and parts of North Africa. The earliest records of this surname can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 10th-12th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HALLAK surname is found in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and polymath, Al-Biruni, who lived from 973 to 1048 CE. In his work, he mentions a person named Ahmad al-Hallak, who was a renowned barber and hairdresser in the city of Khwarezm, located in modern-day Uzbekistan.

The HALLAK surname also appears in various historical manuscripts and records from the Ottoman Empire, particularly in the regions of modern-day Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. These records date back to the 15th and 16th centuries, indicating that the name was well-established in these areas during that time period.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Ahmad al-Hallak was a renowned calligrapher and artist in the court of the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV. His works are still preserved in various museums and collections around the world, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this surname.

Another notable individual with the HALLAK surname was Ibrahim al-Hallak, who lived in the 18th century and was a renowned scholar and theologian in Damascus, Syria. His works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology were widely studied and influential in the region.

In more recent history, one of the most famous individuals with the HALLAK surname was Khaled al-Hallak, a Palestinian poet and writer who lived from 1923 to 1976. He was a prominent figure in the Palestinian literary scene and his works often explored themes of resistance, identity, and the struggles of his people.

While the HALLAK surname has its roots in the Arabic-speaking world, it has since spread to various parts of the globe due to migration and diaspora communities. However, it remains most prevalent in the Middle Eastern and North African regions, where it holds a strong historical and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hallak

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

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

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