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

Khaliq, 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 Khaliq surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khaliq in America

Khaliq is the 50196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khaliq surname appeared 417 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 Khaliq.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khaliq 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 Khaliq

The surname KHALIQ has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions where Arabic was spoken. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Khaliq," which means "creator" or "maker."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KHALIQ can be found in historical records from the 8th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from North Africa to Central Asia. It is likely that the name was initially used to refer to individuals who were involved in various crafts or trades, as the term "Khaliq" was often associated with skilled artisans and craftsmen.

In the 10th century, the name KHALIQ appeared in several manuscripts and records from the Fatimid Caliphate, which ruled over parts of North Africa, Egypt, and the Levant. One notable individual from this period was Abu Bakr al-Khaliq, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Cairo during the 11th century.

As the Arabic language and culture spread across various regions, the surname KHALIQ also gained prominence in other parts of the world. In the 13th century, there are records of individuals bearing the name KHALIQ in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions that were under the influence of the Delhi Sultanate.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname KHALIQ. One such person was Ibn al-Khaliq, a 12th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and authored several treatises on celestial mechanics.

In the 14th century, the name KHALIQ appeared in various manuscripts and records from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Levant. One notable figure from this period was Khalil al-Khaliq, a renowned poet and literary figure who was known for his mastery of the Arabic language.

During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from North Africa to Eastern Europe, the surname KHALIQ was also present. One notable figure from this period was Mustafa al-Khaliq, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

In more recent history, the surname KHALIQ has been carried by several influential individuals, such as Muhammad Khaliq-uz-Zaman, a 20th-century Pakistani poet and literary figure, and Khaliq Anjum, a contemporary Urdu writer and novelist from Pakistan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khaliq

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

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

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