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

Aliaj, 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 Aliaj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aliaj in America

Aliaj is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aliaj surname appeared 156 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 Aliaj.

The history of the last name Aliaj

The surname ALIAJ has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in the areas that are now known as Lebanon and Syria. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th century, derived from the Arabic word "aliaj," which means "high rank" or "nobility."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ALIAJ can be found in a historical document from the city of Aleppo, dated around 1275. This document mentions a prominent merchant named Khalil ALIAJ, who was involved in the lucrative spice trade between the Middle East and Europe.

In the following centuries, the name ALIAJ spread to various parts of the Ottoman Empire, including present-day Turkey and the Balkans. There are records of individuals bearing this surname in the tax registers of the Ottoman government, dating back to the 16th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the ALIAJ family established itself as a respected clan in the city of Damascus, Syria. Several members of this family held influential positions in the local government and were known for their involvement in intellectual and cultural pursuits.

One notable figure from this period was Yusuf ALIAJ (1550-1620), a scholar and poet who authored several works on Islamic philosophy and literature. His writings were widely circulated and studied in the academic circles of the time.

Another prominent individual with the surname ALIAJ was Fatima ALIAJ (1680-1755), a renowned calligrapher and artist from Istanbul. Her intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts were highly sought after by the Ottoman elite and are now preserved in various museums around the world.

In the 19th century, as the Ottoman Empire began to decline, many ALIAJ families migrated to other regions, including Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Ibrahim ALIAJ (1820-1895), a Syrian merchant who settled in Marseille, France, and established a successful trading company.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the name ALIAJ also appeared in historical records from Egypt, where a family of this surname played a significant role in the country's political and cultural life. Mustafa ALIAJ (1870-1942) was a prominent Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early 20th century.

Throughout history, the surname ALIAJ has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, merchants, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, the name has since spread across various parts of the world, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a legacy of achievement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aliaj

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

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

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