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

Almany, 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 Almany surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almany in America

Almany is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almany surname appeared 244 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 Almany.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almany 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 Almany

The surname Almany originated in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ælmihtig" or "ælmiht," meaning "almighty" or "all-powerful." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone perceived as exceptionally strong or formidable.

The earliest known reference to the name Almany can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a person named Radulfus Almani is mentioned. This record provides evidence of the name's existence in medieval England.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including Almein, Almeine, and Almayne, reflecting the linguistic variations common during that period. One notable bearer of the name was William de Almayne, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I in the wars against Scotland in the late 13th century.

During the 14th century, the Almany surname continued to be documented in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, which mentions a John Almayn. Additionally, the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379 recorded individuals named Thomas Almayn and Robert Almayn.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Almany surname, including:

1. Sir John Almany (c. 1380-1450), an English knight and landowner who served as a member of Parliament for Oxfordshire in the early 15th century.

2. Thomas Almany (c. 1420-1486), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Norwich from 1470 until his death.

3. Elizabeth Almany (c. 1525-1590), a wealthy heiress and landowner from Lincolnshire, known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting local churches and charitable causes.

4. Sir Robert Almany (c. 1610-1672), an English politician and businessman who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1660.

5. George Almany (1737-1810), a British naval officer who achieved the rank of Admiral and played a significant role in several battles during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

While the Almany surname may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it eventually became an established family name passed down through generations. Its long history and variations reflect the linguistic and cultural changes that occurred over centuries in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almany

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

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

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