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

Alali, 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 Alali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alali in America

Alali is the 42030th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alali surname appeared 517 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 Alali.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alali 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 Alali

The surname ALALI is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "Ala," meaning "high" or "elevated," and was likely initially used as a descriptive name to distinguish individuals residing in elevated or hilly areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALALI surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, where it appears in records related to trade and commerce in the region. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Al-Alali" or "Al-Alaly," reflecting its Arabic roots.

In the 14th century, the ALALI surname gained prominence in the city of Damascus, where several families bearing this name were known for their involvement in scholarly and literary pursuits. One notable figure from this era was Ahmad ibn Ali Al-Alali, a renowned poet and calligrapher born in Damascus in 1320.

As the centuries progressed, the ALALI surname spread across the Middle East and North Africa, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging in different regions. In the 16th century, a branch of the ALALI family settled in Cairo, Egypt, where they became influential merchants and traders.

One of the most renowned individuals with the ALALI surname was Yusuf Al-Alali, a prominent scholar and historian born in Cairo in 1588. He authored several influential works on the history and culture of the region, including "The Annals of Cairo," a comprehensive chronicle of the city's past.

In the 18th century, the ALALI surname made its way to the Levant region, where it became associated with notable families in cities like Beirut and Aleppo. One such figure was Ibrahim Al-Alali, a prominent merchant and landowner born in Aleppo in 1745, who played a significant role in the city's economic and cultural life.

As the ALALI surname spread across the Middle East and North Africa, it also underwent various transformations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting local dialects and linguistic influences. However, the essence of its meaning – "high" or "elevated" – remained constant, reflecting the diverse and rich history of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alali

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

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

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