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

Alip, 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 Alip surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alip in America

Alip is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alip surname appeared 105 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 Alip.

The history of the last name Alip

The surname ALIP is believed to have originated in the Middle East, with roots tracing back to regions such as Turkey and Iran. It is thought to be derived from an ancient Persian word meaning "lion" or "brave warrior". The earliest recorded instances of this name date back to the 12th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the ALIP surname was a Turkish military leader named Ali Alip, who fought in the wars against the Byzantine Empire in the late 12th century. His exploits were documented in various chronicles and manuscripts from that era.

In the 14th century, the ALIP name appears in several records from the Ottoman Empire, including tax registers and land deeds. Some notable individuals from this period include Mehmed Alip, a prominent merchant based in Istanbul, and Fatima Alip, a renowned poet whose works were widely circulated.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the ALIP surname spread to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa, likely through trade and migration. Historical records from this time mention several individuals with this last name, such as Ahmed Alip (1523-1587), a scholar and writer from Egypt, and Mariam Alip (1602-1668), a influential landowner in Syria.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded into Europe, the ALIP name also made its way into the Balkans and parts of Eastern Europe. One notable figure was Osman Alip (1735-1801), a Turkish military commander who played a significant role in the wars against Russia and Austria.

In the 19th century, the ALIP surname appears in various records from the Middle East, including birth and marriage registers. Ibrahim Alip (1818-1892) was a prominent merchant and landowner in Lebanon, while Ali Alip (1847-1921) was a respected religious scholar and teacher in Iran.

Throughout history, the ALIP surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including military leaders, scholars, merchants, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle East, the name has spread across various regions and cultures over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alip

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

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

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