2000
#102,691
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 162
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Khatibi
A surname indicating a person who worked as a writer, scribe or calligrapher.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 283 Americans carry the last name Khatibi. That puts it at #82,347 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,211,146 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Khatibi 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
283
1 in 1,211,146
Census rank
#82,347
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
247
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 247 bearers of the surname Khatibi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 82347th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Khatibi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.7%) and Two or More Races (8.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Khatibi
The surname KHATIBI has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions of the Persian Gulf. The name can be traced back to the 9th century and is derived from the Arabic word "khatib," which translates to "preacher" or "speaker."
In the early Islamic era, the title "khatib" was bestowed upon scholars and religious leaders who delivered sermons and lectures. It is believed that the KHATIBI surname emerged as a way to identify individuals who held this esteemed position or descended from a family of preachers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the KHATIBI name appears in a 10th-century manuscript documenting the lives of prominent Islamic scholars. The text mentions a renowned preacher named Abu Bakr al-Khatibi, who lived in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate.
As the Islamic civilization expanded, the KHATIBI surname spread across the Middle East and North Africa. It can be found in various spellings, such as Khateeb, Khatib, and Khatebe, reflecting regional linguistic variations.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the KHATIBI surname. Among them is Al-Qadi al-Khatibi (1109-1187), a renowned Andalusian scholar and poet from Seville, Spain. His works on grammar, literature, and Islamic jurisprudence greatly influenced the intellectual landscape of his time.
Another prominent figure was Abu Sulayman al-Khatibi (1148-1238), a Persian poet and mystic from Nishapur, Iran. His poetic compositions, infused with Sufi teachings, have been celebrated for their depth and beauty.
In the 13th century, a prominent Islamic jurist and theologian named Ibn al-Khatibi (1200-1282) lived in Granada, Spain. His contributions to the field of Islamic law and his literary works have left a lasting impact on Andalusian culture.
The KHATIBI name can also be found in historical records from regions such as Egypt and Syria. For instance, the 14th-century historian and biographer Al-Khatibi al-Shafi (1290-1367) was born in Damascus and authored several significant works on Islamic history and jurisprudence.
In more recent times, the KHATIBI surname has been carried by notable figures like the Moroccan writer and philosopher Abdelkebir Khatibi (1938-2009), whose works explored the intersections of culture, identity, and postcolonial discourse.
While the KHATIBI surname has its roots in the Arabic-speaking world, it has since spread globally, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions across various fields throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Khatibi
Among Census respondents with the surname Khatibi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.7%) and Two or More Races (8.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Khatibi 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 Khatibi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White73.3% · 181
- Asian and Pacific Islander11.7% · 29
- Two or more races8.9% · 22
- Hispanic or Latino6.1% · 15
Timeline
Historical Census data for Khatibi
Khatibi 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
#85,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 220
+58 bearers (+35.8%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 17,642 places
2020
#82,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 247
+27 bearers (+12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 2,702 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #102,691 | 162 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #85,049 | 220 | 0.07 | +58 bearers (+35.8%) | Up 17,642 places |
| 2020 | #82,347 | 247 | 0.08 | +27 bearers (+12.3%) | Up 2,702 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 Khatibi 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 | #85,049 | #82,347 | 3.2% |
| Count | 220 | 247 | 12.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.08 | 18.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Khatibi bearers went from 220 to 247 (+12.3% change). The surname moved up 2,702 positions in the national ranking, going from #85,049 to #82,347.
FAQ
Khatibi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Khatibi?
Name Census estimates that about 283 living Americans carry the surname Khatibi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,211,146 residents.
How common is Khatibi?
Khatibi ranks #82,347 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 247 people with the surname Khatibi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (283), 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 Khatibi.
Has Khatibi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Khatibi went from 220 recorded bearers to 247. That is an increase of 27 (+12.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #85,049 to #82,347.
What does the Census say about the background of Khatibi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Khatibi, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.7%) and Two or More Races (8.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Khatibi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.3% (181 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Khatibi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (73.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (11.7%), Two or More Races (8.9%). 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 Khatibi (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 Khatibi mean?
A surname indicating a person who worked as a writer, scribe or calligrapher. 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 Khatibi (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 people share the surname Khatibi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.