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

Almy, 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 Almy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almy in America

Almy is the 22592nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almy surname appeared 1,137 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 Almy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almy 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 Almy

The surname ALMY is of ancient French origin, derived from the Old French word "aumaille" or "almaille", meaning "a small hamlet or group of houses". It is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 11th century, where it appeared in various forms such as "Aumaille", "Aumaly", and "Aumaly" in medieval records and charters. One notable mention is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where the name is recorded as "Aumaly" in reference to a landowner in the county of Wiltshire, England.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name began to spread across Europe, with some variants emerging. In England, it was often spelled as "Almaly" or "Almalie", while in Scotland, it took the form of "Almy" or "Almi". These variations likely arose due to regional pronunciation differences and linguistic influences.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Sir Robert Almy, a knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Another notable figure was Thomas Almy, a merchant and landowner in Cambridgeshire, England, who lived in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the ALMY name gained prominence in France, with Jacques Almy, a renowned writer and philosopher, born in Paris in 1543. His works on political philosophy and social theory were widely influential during the Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, the ALMY surname found its way to the American colonies, with several families settling in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. One of the earliest settlers was William Almy, who arrived in Boston in 1635 and later became a prominent figure in the settlement of Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

Another significant figure was Christopher Almy, born in 1632 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He served as a deputy governor of the colony and was instrumental in shaping its early political and social landscape.

Throughout the centuries, the ALMY name has been associated with various professions, including merchants, landowners, politicians, and intellectuals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has left an indelible mark across different regions and cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almy

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

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

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