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

Aliyeva, 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 Aliyeva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aliyeva in America

Aliyeva is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aliyeva surname appeared 186 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 Aliyeva.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aliyeva 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 Aliyeva

The surname Aliyeva is of Azerbaijani origin and is derived from the Arabic masculine name Ali, meaning "exalted" or "sublime." The suffix "-yeva" indicates a female patronymic, referring to the daughter of Ali. This naming convention was commonly used in the Caucasus region, particularly in Azerbaijan.

The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE when the Islamic conquest of Persia brought Arabic influence to the region. The earliest recorded instances of the name Aliyeva date back to the 11th century, appearing in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region.

Aliyeva was notably mentioned in the "Kitab al-Ansab" (Book of Genealogies) written by the Persian scholar and historian Al-Sam'ani in the 11th century. This work documented the lineages and ancestral histories of prominent families and individuals in the Islamic world.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Aliyeva was Fatima Aliyeva, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 12th century. She was highly regarded for her contributions to Persian and Arabic literature and is considered one of the pioneering female intellectuals of her time.

During the 14th century, the Aliyeva family played a significant role in the Shirvan Shahs' court, a ruling dynasty in present-day Azerbaijan. Nush Aliyeva, a skilled calligrapher and artist, was commissioned to create intricate illuminations for various manuscripts and documents.

Another notable figure was Zahra Aliyeva, a 16th-century philanthropist and patron of the arts. She funded the construction of several mosques, libraries, and educational institutions in the region, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Azerbaijan.

In the 18th century, Mirza Aliyeva, a prominent military commander, led the Azerbaijani forces against the invading Persian armies, earning recognition for her strategic prowess and bravery on the battlefield.

The name Aliyeva has also been associated with place names in Azerbaijan, such as the village of Aliyevabad, named after a prominent member of the Aliyeva family who founded the settlement in the 19th century.

Throughout history, the Aliyeva surname has been carried by numerous scholars, artists, poets, and influential figures, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and intellectual tradition of Azerbaijan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aliyeva

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

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

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