2000
#18,016
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,428
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.53
Rare Last name
Rizk
An Arabic surname meaning "livelihood" or "good fortune".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,580 Americans carry the last name Rizk. That puts it at #13,038 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 132,851 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rizk 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 Rizk with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 132,851
Census rank
#13,038
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,250 bearers of the surname Rizk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13038th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rizk, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rizk
The surname RIZK is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word "rizq," which means "sustenance" or "provision." The name likely originated during the early days of Islam, when many names were derived from religious or spiritual concepts.
RIZK is believed to have first emerged in regions like Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt, where Arabic influence was strong. Over time, it spread to other parts of the Arab world and beyond. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the writings of medieval Arab scholars, who documented various family names and their meanings.
In the 12th century, a renowned Muslim scholar and philosopher named Al-Rizk ibn Rustam al-Samiri made significant contributions to the field of logic and metaphysics. His work, "Al-Risalah fi Ilm al-Mantiq" (Treatise on Logic), is considered a seminal text in the study of Arabic logic.
During the Mamluk period in Egypt (1250-1517), the RIZK surname appeared in several historical records and documents. For instance, a high-ranking military officer named Badr al-Din al-Rizk served under the Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Khalil in the late 13th century.
In the 16th century, a prominent Ottoman statesman and scholar named Rizk Efendi held influential positions in the imperial administration and was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure was Abd al-Rizk al-Rawayhi, a Moroccan diplomat and scholar who lived in the 17th century. He served as an ambassador to several European courts and wrote extensively about his travels and observations.
Throughout history, the RIZK surname has also been associated with various places and regions. For example, the town of Rizk in modern-day Syria, as well as the Rizk River in Lebanon, both bear this name. Additionally, some historical records mention variations like Rizqi or Rezki, which may have been alternative spellings or pronunciations of the same surname.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the surname RIZK. While its origins can be traced back to the early days of the Islamic world, the name has since spread to various parts of the globe, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rizk
Among Census respondents with the surname Rizk, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Rizk 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 Rizk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 2,041
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 94
- Two or more races3.3% · 75
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 20
- Black or African American0.8% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rizk
Rizk 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
#15,845
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,837
+409 bearers (+28.6%)
Per 100,000 0.62
Rank movement Up 2,171 places
2020
#13,038
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,250
+413 bearers (+22.5%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Up 2,807 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #18,016 | 1,428 | 0.53 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #15,845 | 1,837 | 0.62 | +409 bearers (+28.6%) | Up 2,171 places |
| 2020 | #13,038 | 2,250 | 0.75 | +413 bearers (+22.5%) | Up 2,807 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 Rizk 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 | #15,845 | #13,038 | 17.7% |
| Count | 1,837 | 2,250 | 22.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.62 | 0.75 | 21.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rizk bearers went from 1,837 to 2,250 (+22.5% change). The surname moved up 2,807 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,845 to #13,038.
FAQ
Rizk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rizk?
Name Census estimates that about 2,580 living Americans carry the surname Rizk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 132,851 residents.
How common is Rizk?
Rizk ranks #13,038 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,250 people with the surname Rizk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,580), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.75 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.75 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Rizk.
Has Rizk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rizk went from 1,837 recorded bearers to 2,250. That is an increase of 413 (+22.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #15,845 to #13,038.
What does the Census say about the background of Rizk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rizk, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Rizk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (2,041 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rizk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (4.2%), Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Rizk (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 Rizk mean?
An Arabic surname meaning "livelihood" or "good fortune". 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 Rizk (0.75 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 Rizk?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.