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

Alameri, 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 Alameri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alameri in America

Alameri is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alameri surname appeared 197 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 Alameri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alameri 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 Alameri

The surname ALAMERI is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula. It dates back to the 7th century AD, during the early days of the Islamic civilization. The name is derived from the Arabic word "al-amiri," which means "the prince" or "the commander."

The earliest records of the ALAMERI surname can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical documents from the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates. These records often mention individuals with the title "al-amiri," indicating their high social status and connection to the ruling class.

One of the earliest known bearers of the ALAMERI surname was Abu Bakr al-Amiri, a prominent military leader and governor who lived during the 9th century AD. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Abbasid Caliphate and was responsible for several military victories.

In the 10th century, the ALAMERI name appeared in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and geographer, al-Muqaddasi. He documented the presence of an influential family with the surname ALAMERI in the city of Basra, located in modern-day Iraq.

During the 11th century, a prominent figure named Ali al-Amiri gained recognition as a skilled physician and author of several medical treatises. His works were widely studied and referenced by scholars throughout the Islamic world.

Another notable individual with the ALAMERI surname was Yahya al-Amiri, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived in the 12th century. His poetic works were celebrated for their eloquence and profound insights, and he was highly regarded among the literary circles of his time.

In the 13th century, the ALAMERI name was recorded in the historical accounts of the Mamluk Sultanate, a dynasty that ruled over Egypt and parts of the Levant. Several individuals with this surname held positions of authority within the Mamluk military and administrative ranks.

Over time, the ALAMERI surname spread across various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, as individuals bearing this name migrated and settled in different areas. It is believed that the name also found its way to other parts of the world through trade, exploration, and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alameri

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

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

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