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

Khouri, 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 Khouri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Khouri in America

Khouri is the 22081st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Khouri surname appeared 1,173 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 Khouri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Khouri 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 Khouri

The surname KHOURI has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Levant region which today encompasses countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan. It is an Arabic name derived from the word "khouri," meaning "monk" or "priest." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to individuals who were part of the clergy or had close ties to the Christian church in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KHOURI can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various documents and manuscripts in the Levant. The name was prevalent among Christian communities, particularly those belonging to the Maronite, Greek Orthodox, and Melkite Catholic churches, which have a strong presence in the region.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Levant, the KHOURI name was commonly found among prominent families and individuals who played significant roles in the social, political, and religious spheres of the time. For example, in the 18th century, Patriarch Estephan El-Douaihy, a prominent figure in the Maronite Church, had the surname KHOURI.

The name KHOURI also appears in historical records related to the Silk Road trade routes that connected the Middle East with Asia and Europe. Some merchants and traders who facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas along these routes bore the surname KHOURI, indicating their involvement in these commercial activities.

One notable figure with the surname KHOURI was Michel Najeeb Khouri, a Lebanese writer and poet who lived from 1877 to 1938. His works were instrumental in shaping the literary landscape of Lebanon during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Another prominent individual was Raphael Khouri, a Palestinian banker and diplomat who was born in Jerusalem in 1892. He played a crucial role in establishing the Arab National Bank and represented the Arab Higher Committee at various international conferences during the 1940s.

In the realm of art, Saloua Raouda Choucair, a Lebanese sculptor and painter born in 1916, made significant contributions to the modern art movement in the Middle East. Her sculptures and abstract works gained international recognition, and she is considered a pioneering figure in the region's art scene.

Georges Khouri, a renowned Lebanese fashion designer, was born in 1924 and gained recognition for his haute couture creations, which were showcased on prestigious runways worldwide. His designs showcased the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East while incorporating modern and innovative elements.

Finally, Dina Khouri, a contemporary Palestinian-American actress born in 1962, has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including "The L Word" and "Homeland." Her performances have brought visibility to Middle Eastern and Arab narratives in the entertainment industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Khouri

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

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

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