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

Aamir, 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 Aamir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aamir in America

Aamir is the 74608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aamir surname appeared 259 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 Aamir.

The history of the last name Aamir

The surname "Aamir" is of Arabic origin and has a rich history that can be traced back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic root word "amr," which means "command" or "order." The name itself is thought to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the regions of the Arabian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Aamir" can be found in the Quran, where it is mentioned as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. This companion, known as Aamir ibn Abi Waqqas, was a prominent figure in the early days of Islam and played a significant role in the expansion of the Islamic empire.

During the medieval period, the name "Aamir" was commonly found in various historical records and manuscripts from the Islamic world. For instance, it appears in the writings of renowned scholars and historians such as Ibn Khaldun and Al-Tabari.

In the 11th century, a notable figure named Aamir al-Mu'minin, or "Commander of the Faithful," ruled over parts of what is now modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. He was a member of the Ghaznavid dynasty and is remembered for his military campaigns and patronage of arts and literature.

Another prominent individual with the surname "Aamir" was Aamir Khusrau, a 13th-century Sufi mystic, poet, and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the Persian language and is credited with introducing several poetic forms, including the ghazal and qawwali.

In the realm of literature, the name "Aamir" appears in works such as the "Shahnameh," the epic Persian poem written by Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The name is also found in various place names and regions throughout the Middle East and Central Asia, such as Aamir-e-Kabir in Afghanistan and Aamir-e-Shahi in Pakistan.

Other notable historical figures with the surname "Aamir" include Aamir ibn al-Tufayl, a 7th-century Arab poet and chief of the Banu Amir tribe; Aamir ibn Fuhayrah, a 7th-century Arab military commander; and Aamir ibn Masud al-Sulami, a 9th-century Islamic scholar and jurist.

While the surname "Aamir" has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to various parts of the globe, including South Asia, Central Asia, and even Africa, due to the influence of Islamic culture and the migration of people over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aamir

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

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 Aamir 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.

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

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