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

Rizkalla, 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 Rizkalla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rizkalla in America

Rizkalla is the 48256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rizkalla surname appeared 438 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 Rizkalla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rizkalla 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 Rizkalla

The surname RIZKALLA is of Arabic origin, originating from the Middle East region, particularly Egypt. It is derived from the Arabic words "rizq" meaning livelihood or sustenance, and "Allah" meaning God. Thus, the name RIZKALLA can be interpreted as "the provider blessed by God."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname RIZKALLA can be traced back to the 16th century in historical records and manuscripts from Cairo and other parts of Egypt. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Rizqallah" or "Rezkallah."

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname was Ibrahim RIZKALLA, a prominent merchant from Alexandria who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures and philanthropic contributions to the local community.

In the 18th century, the RIZKALLA family established itself as a prominent Coptic Christian family in Egypt, with members holding influential positions in the church and local government. One notable figure was Youssef RIZKALLA (1742-1819), a respected scholar and theologian who authored several works on Coptic Christianity.

As the RIZKALLA family dispersed throughout the Middle East and beyond, the name began to appear in various historical records and documents. In the 19th century, Mikhail RIZKALLA (1820-1898) was a renowned Egyptian architect who designed several iconic buildings in Cairo, including the Khedival Opera House.

Another prominent figure was Rushdi RIZKALLA (1885-1961), an Egyptian politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister of Egypt from 1950 to 1952. He played a crucial role in the country's transition to independence and the establishment of the modern Egyptian state.

Across the Mediterranean, the RIZKALLA surname can also be found in historical records from Lebanon and Syria, where it was often associated with prominent Levantine Christian families. One notable example is Nasri RIZKALLA (1910-1995), a renowned Lebanese writer and journalist who chronicled the cultural and political landscape of the region.

While the surname RIZKALLA has its roots in the Middle East, it has since been carried across continents by generations of individuals, leaving a lasting mark on various cultures and societies throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rizkalla

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

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

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