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

Ajlouny, 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 Ajlouny surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ajlouny in America

Ajlouny is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ajlouny surname appeared 186 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 Ajlouny.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ajlouny 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 Ajlouny

The surname Ajlouny has its origins in the Levantine region of the Middle East, specifically in the area that is now modern-day Lebanon and Syria. It is an Arabic name that dates back several centuries, with the earliest recorded instances appearing in historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries.

The name Ajlouny is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "ajloun," which refers to a town located in northern Jordan near the border with Syria. This town, known as Ajloun or Ajlun, was historically an important center for trade and commerce in the region, and it is likely that the surname originated from individuals or families who hailed from this area.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Ajlouny surname can be found in a collection of documents from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over parts of the Levant and Egypt during the 13th to 16th centuries. These documents mention individuals with the surname Ajlouny, indicating that the name was already in use by that time.

Throughout the centuries, the Ajlouny name has been associated with various notable figures and families in the region. In the 17th century, there was a prominent Ajlouny family based in the city of Damascus, Syria, who were known for their involvement in commerce and trade. One member of this family, Ibrahim Ajlouny, was a renowned merchant and philanthropist who lived from 1645 to 1717.

Another notable figure bearing the Ajlouny surname was Yusuf Ajlouny, a scholar and historian who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Levant region, and his works are still considered valuable sources of information today.

In the 19th century, the Ajlouny family expanded their influence and presence throughout the Ottoman Empire, with members settling in various cities and towns across the region. One prominent figure from this era was Khalil Ajlouny, a politician and diplomat who served as the governor of several provinces in the Ottoman Empire during the 1860s and 1870s.

Moving into the 20th century, the Ajlouny name continued to be associated with influential individuals in the Middle East. One such figure was Fawzi Ajlouny, a Lebanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Lebanon in the 1950s.

Another notable Ajlouny was Abdallah Ajlouny, a Syrian politician and intellectual who played a significant role in the Arab nationalist movement in the early 20th century. He was born in Damascus in 1876 and was actively involved in promoting Arab unity and independence from Ottoman rule.

Despite its long and storied history, the Ajlouny surname remains relatively uncommon outside of the Middle East, particularly in the Levantine region. However, it serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and legacy of the Arabic-speaking world, with its roots stretching back several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ajlouny

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

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

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