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

Khalid, 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 Khalid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khalid in America

Khalid is the 10531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khalid surname appeared 3,046 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Khalid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khalid 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 Khalid

The surname KHALID originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East region, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Khalid," which means "eternal" or "everlasting."

KHALID is believed to have first appeared as a surname in the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam and the expansion of the Arab caliphates. It was adopted by individuals and families as a means of identification and lineage tracing.

One of the earliest known historical references to the surname KHALID can be found in the Sirat Rasul Allah, a biography of the Prophet Muhammad written in the 8th century CE. This work mentions several companions of the Prophet who bore the name KHALID, including Khalid ibn al-Walid, a renowned military commander during the early Islamic conquests.

In the 9th century CE, the name KHALID appeared in various Islamic manuscripts and records, such as the Kitab al-Aghani, a famous anthology of Arabic poetry and songs. This indicates the widespread use of the name among Arab populations during that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname KHALID. One of the most famous was Khalid ibn al-Walid (592-642 CE), a distinguished military leader and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, who led the Muslim armies to victory in numerous battles.

Another prominent figure was Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi (718-791 CE), an Arab philologist and lexicographer who is credited with compiling the first Arabic dictionary and contributing significantly to the study of Arabic grammar and language.

In the medieval period, the surname KHALID was associated with various scholars and poets, such as Khalid al-Kindi (801-873 CE), a renowned Arab philosopher and mathematician, and Khalid al-Katib (1211-1288 CE), a renowned Arab poet and calligrapher.

During the Ottoman Empire, the name KHALID was often linked to notable military figures and statesmen, such as Khalid Pasha (1779-1857), an Ottoman general and statesman who played a significant role in the modernization of the Ottoman military.

In more recent times, Khalid ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud (1913-1982) was a prominent member of the Saudi royal family and served as the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia from 1965 to 1975.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the surname KHALID, reflecting its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khalid

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

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

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