2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Khalique
An Arabic honorific surname meaning "creator" or "originator".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 289 Americans carry the last name Khalique. That puts it at #81,047 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,186,001 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Khalique 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Khalique with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
289
1 in 1,186,001
Census rank
#81,047
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
252
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 252 bearers of the surname Khalique in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 81047th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Khalique, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Khalique
The surname Khalique has its origins in the Middle East, believed to have emerged during the 7th century CE in the region now known as Iraq. It is derived from the Arabic word "khaliqa," which means "creator" or "maker," and was likely initially used as a descriptive name or occupational surname for artisans or craftsmen.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Khalique surname can be found in the historical chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, where a prominent scholar and philosopher named Abu Bakr al-Khalique (born around 780 CE) is mentioned for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.
During the medieval period, the Khalique name spread across the Middle East and parts of the Islamic world, including regions of modern-day Iran, Turkey, and Central Asia. In the 11th century, a renowned poet and mystic named Attar al-Khalique (1145-1221 CE) was born in the city of Nishapur, which was then part of the Persian Empire.
As trade and migration patterns evolved, the Khalique surname also found its way to the Indian subcontinent. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Mir Khalique Khan (1525-1590) served as a military commander and nobleman under the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Another prominent individual with the Khalique surname was Abd al-Khalique (1670-1738), a Persian scholar and historian who authored several influential works on the history of the Safavid dynasty in Iran.
During the 19th century, a renowned Indian scholar and linguist named Syed Ahmed Khan Khalique (1817-1898) played a pivotal role in the educational and social reform movements of the time, advocating for the modernization of traditional Islamic education.
While the Khalique surname has its roots in the Middle East and Islamic world, it has since spread to various parts of the globe due to migration and cultural diffusion. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the region, reflecting the diverse and dynamic histories of the people who have carried this surname through the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Khalique
Among Census respondents with the surname Khalique, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Khalique 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 Khalique surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.4% · 243
- White2.0% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.4% · 1
- Two or more races0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Khalique
Khalique appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#96,799
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 188
+49 bearers (+35.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 19,324 places
2020
#81,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 252
+64 bearers (+34.0%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 15,752 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #96,799 | 188 | 0.06 | +49 bearers (+35.3%) | Up 19,324 places |
| 2020 | #81,047 | 252 | 0.08 | +64 bearers (+34.0%) | Up 15,752 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 Khalique 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 | #96,799 | #81,047 | 16.3% |
| Count | 188 | 252 | 34.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.08 | 40.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Khalique bearers went from 188 to 252 (+34.0% change). The surname moved up 15,752 positions in the national ranking, going from #96,799 to #81,047.
FAQ
Khalique surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Khalique?
Name Census estimates that about 289 living Americans carry the surname Khalique. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,186,001 residents.
How common is Khalique?
Khalique ranks #81,047 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 252 people with the surname Khalique. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (289), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Khalique.
Has Khalique become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Khalique went from 188 recorded bearers to 252. That is an increase of 64 (+34.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #96,799 to #81,047.
What does the Census say about the background of Khalique?
Among Census respondents with the surname Khalique, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Hispanic (0.8%). 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 Khalique in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (243 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Khalique appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (96.4%), White (2.0%), Hispanic (0.8%). 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 Khalique (2000, 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 Khalique mean?
An Arabic honorific surname meaning "creator" or "originator". 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 Khalique (0.08 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 many Americans have the surname Khalique?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.