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

Almomani, 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 Almomani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almomani in America

Almomani is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almomani surname appeared 131 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 Almomani.

The history of the last name Almomani

The surname ALMOMANI has its origins in the Arab world, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Jordan. It can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when the Arab tribes were expanding their territories and influence across the Middle East.

The name ALMOMANI is derived from the Arabic word "mu'min," which means "believer" or "faithful one." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were particularly devout in their Islamic faith or played a significant role in the early spread of Islam.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ALMOMANI can be found in a manuscript dating back to the 9th century, which mentions a scholar and poet named Abu Al-Aswad Al-Momani. He was known for his contributions to the field of Arabic grammar and is considered one of the pioneers of linguistic studies in the region.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 AD, the name ALMOMANI gained prominence as several notable figures bore this surname. One such individual was Al-Hasan Al-Momani, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century. His works on trigonometry and celestial mechanics were widely influential in the Islamic world.

In the 12th century, a prominent Sufi mystic named Abu Bakr Al-Momani gained recognition for his spiritual teachings and his efforts in spreading the mystical traditions of Islam. His writings and teachings left a lasting impact on the Sufi movement in the region.

The name ALMOMANI has also been associated with various place names throughout the Middle East. For instance, the town of Al-Momani in modern-day Jordan is believed to have been named after a local family or tribe bearing this surname.

Notable individuals with the surname ALMOMANI include:

1. Khalil Al-Momani (1905-1980), a Jordanian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Jordan from 1958 to 1959.
2. Jamal Al-Momani (born 1965), a Jordanian economist and businessman who served as the Minister of State for Economic Affairs in the Jordanian government from 2013 to 2016.
3. Ayman Al-Momani (born 1977), a Jordanian footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs in Jordan and Qatar.
4. Nayef Al-Momani (born 1955), a Jordanian writer and literary critic known for his contributions to Arabic literature.
5. Aisha Al-Momani (1920-2010), a Jordanian educator and women's rights activist who played a significant role in promoting education and empowerment for women in Jordan.

While the surname ALMOMANI has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to various parts of the Middle East and beyond, carried by individuals and families of Arab descent who have migrated or settled in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almomani

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

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

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