Alamri last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Alamri

An Arabic surname indicating descent from the Banu 'Amr tribe, often found in the Arabian Peninsula.

Alamri, 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 Alamri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alamri in America

Alamri is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alamri surname appeared 238 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 Alamri.

The history of the last name Alamri

The surname Alamri originated in the Arabian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Najd in central Saudi Arabia. It is an Arabic surname that dates back several centuries.

The name Alamri is derived from the Arabic root word "amr," which means command or order. It is believed to have been originally given as a title or nickname to someone who held a position of authority or leadership.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alamri can be found in historical manuscripts from the 15th century. These manuscripts mention individuals with the surname Alamri who were involved in various trades and occupations in the region.

In the 16th century, there are references to an influential scholar and poet named Abdullah bin Muhammad Alamri, who was known for his contributions to Arabic literature. He was born in the city of Riyadh in 1520 and died in 1592.

Another notable figure with the surname Alamri was Abdulaziz Alamri, a military leader who played a significant role in the unification of Saudi Arabia in the early 20th century. He was born in the town of Al-Qassim in 1875 and died in 1953.

The Alamri name is also associated with several place names in Saudi Arabia, such as Al-Alamriyah, a village located in the Qassim region. This village likely derived its name from the Alamri family or individuals who settled there.

Other notable individuals with the surname Alamri include Ibrahim Alamri, a renowned Islamic scholar and author who lived in the 18th century, and Fatima Alamri, a prominent female activist and educator from the late 19th century.

It is worth noting that the Alamri surname is particularly common in the central and northern regions of Saudi Arabia, where it has deep historical roots. However, due to migration and population movements, individuals with this surname can now be found in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alamri

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

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 Alamri was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only78.99%188
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only2.10%5
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races15.55%37
Hispanic Origin2.10%5

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

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