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

Khairallah, 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 Khairallah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khairallah in America

Khairallah is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khairallah surname appeared 180 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 Khairallah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khairallah 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 Khairallah

The surname "KHAIRALLAH" is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle East and North Africa regions. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries AD.

The name "KHAIRALLAH" is derived from the Arabic words "khair" and "Allah," with "khair" meaning "goodness" or "virtue" and "Allah" being the Arabic word for God. Essentially, the name translates to "the goodness of God" or "virtue of God," reflecting the deep religious and spiritual connotations associated with it.

In the early centuries of Islam, the name "KHAIRALLAH" was likely adopted by devout individuals or families who wished to express their devotion to God and their belief in the divine blessings bestowed upon them. It may have been used as a way to honor a child's birth or to express gratitude for a particular event or circumstance.

Historical records and manuscripts from the medieval period in the Middle East and North Africa regions occasionally reference individuals with the surname "KHAIRALLAH." However, due to the limited availability of comprehensive records from that era, specific references are scarce.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name "KHAIRALLAH" dates back to the 12th century, when a scholar and poet named Abu al-Khair Khairallah ibn al-Muqri' al-Khazraji was born in Seville, Spain, in 1138. He is renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his work in preserving the literary heritage of Andalusia.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "KHAIRALLAH" was Sheikh Mohammad Khairallah, a prominent Sufi scholar and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Damascus, Syria, in 1516 and is recognized for his teachings on mysticism and his role in spreading Sufism throughout the region.

In the 18th century, a prominent Egyptian scholar and writer named Khairallah al-Misri gained recognition for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology. He was born in Cairo in 1718 and his writings continue to be studied and referenced by scholars of Islamic studies.

Moving into the 19th century, Abd al-Rahman Khairallah was a renowned Syrian scholar and poet who lived from 1828 to 1901. He is celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature and his efforts in preserving the cultural heritage of Syria.

In more recent times, Mustafa Khairallah was a prominent Lebanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants for Lebanon from 1980 to 1984. He was born in Beirut in 1929 and played a significant role in shaping Lebanon's foreign policy during a period of regional turmoil.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khairallah

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

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

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