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

Khalfan, 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 Khalfan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khalfan in America

Khalfan is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khalfan surname appeared 148 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 Khalfan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khalfan 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 Khalfan

The surname KHALFAN has its origins in the Arabic language and is predominantly found in the Middle East and North Africa. The name is derived from the Arabic word "khalaf," which means "successor" or "heir." It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the early days of Islam.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KHALFAN can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a vast empire spanning from modern-day Iran to Morocco between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this period, the name was often associated with influential families and individuals who held positions of power and authority.

In the 10th century, a prominent figure named Abu al-Qasim Khalfan ibn Ahmad al-Shami gained recognition as a renowned scholar and jurist in Damascus. His contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his extensive writings on the interpretation of religious texts earned him a lasting legacy in the region.

Another notable individual bearing the surname KHALFAN was Khalfan bin Harib al-Nabhani, a 17th-century Omani ruler and member of the Nabhani dynasty. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Imamate of Oman and the establishment of stable governance during his reign.

In the 19th century, Khalfan bin Said al-Khalili, a prominent poet and writer from Oman, gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the Arabic literary canon. His poetry often celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the region and explored themes of love, honor, and patriotism.

The KHALFAN surname has also been associated with various place names throughout the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, the town of Khalfan in Yemen and the village of Khalfan in Oman bear this name, suggesting a historical presence of individuals with this surname in these areas.

While the KHALFAN surname has its roots in the Arabic-speaking world, it has since spread to other regions through migration and cultural exchanges. Today, individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world, carrying with them the rich heritage and history associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khalfan

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

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

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