2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Khaleck
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "creation" or "creature".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Khaleck. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Khaleck surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Khaleck in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Khaleck, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Khaleck
The surname Khaleck is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region now known as Iran, during the 10th century CE. It is thought to be derived from the Persian word "Khaleq," which means "creator" or "maker." This name may have been given to someone who was a craftsman or artisan, or it could have been a reference to the divine creator.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khaleck can be found in a manuscript from the city of Isfahan, dated to around 1050 CE. This document mentions a merchant named Ali Khaleck, who was involved in the lucrative trade of spices and silk along the Silk Road.
In the 12th century, a scholar named Ahmad Khaleck was known for his contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy. He is believed to have worked at the famous observatory in Maragheh, which was established by the Ilkhanid ruler Hulagu Khan.
During the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century, a renowned calligrapher named Mirza Khaleck gained recognition for his exquisite works of art. His masterpieces adorned the walls of mosques and palaces across Iran, and his style influenced generations of calligraphers that followed.
In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Hasan Khaleck played a significant role in the resistance against the Qajar dynasty. He is recorded as being a leader of a group of rebels who fought against the oppressive policies of the ruling family.
In more recent history, a prominent architect named Reza Khaleck, born in 1920, was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Tehran during the mid-20th century. His works combined traditional Persian architectural elements with modern influences, leaving a lasting impact on the city's skyline.
It is worth noting that while the name Khaleck has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical references provided here focus primarily on the name's origins and early appearances in the region where it is believed to have originated.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Khaleck
Among Census respondents with the surname Khaleck, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Khaleck bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Khaleck surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander91.8% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Khaleck
Khaleck appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-7 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,338 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 7,338 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Khaleck surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #149,446 | -5.2% |
| Count | 117 | 110 | -6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Khaleck bearers went from 117 to 110 (-6.0% change). The surname moved down 7,338 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #149,446.
FAQ
Khaleck surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Khaleck?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Khaleck. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Khaleck?
Khaleck ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Khaleck. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Khaleck.
Has Khaleck become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Khaleck went from 117 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Khaleck?
Among Census respondents with the surname Khaleck, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Khaleck in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Khaleck appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (91.8%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Khaleck (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Khaleck mean?
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "creation" or "creature". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Khaleck (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Khaleck?
Find out how many people have the surname Khaleck on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.