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

Aly, 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 Aly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aly in America

Aly is the 15833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aly surname appeared 1,838 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Aly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aly 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 Aly

The surname Aly has its origins in the Middle East and is believed to be derived from the Arabic name Ali, which means "high" or "exalted." The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, around the time of the Islamic conquests.

The name Aly is thought to have first emerged in the Arabian Peninsula and later spread to other parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe through trade and migration. In some regions, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Ali or Aliyy.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Aly can be found in the works of medieval Islamic scholars and historians, who often mentioned individuals with this surname in their writings. For example, the renowned historian Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406) mentioned several individuals with the surname Aly in his chronicles.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Ali ibn Abi Talib Aly (1090-1153) was a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Baghdad. He wrote extensively on various subjects, including law, philosophy, and theology.

During the Ottoman Empire, the name Aly was particularly common among Turkish families. One prominent individual was Mustafa Aly (1541-1600), a renowned Ottoman architect who designed several historical mosques and buildings in Istanbul.

In the 19th century, Ismail Aly (1830-1895) was an Egyptian ruler and Khedive (viceroy) of Egypt and Sudan. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize and industrialize Egypt during his reign.

Another notable figure was Ameen Aly (1886-1962), an Egyptian lawyer and political leader who played a significant role in the Egyptian nationalist movement and the struggle for independence from British rule.

The surname Aly has also been found in various historical records across the Middle East and North Africa, including old manuscripts, tax records, and property deeds, further attesting to its long-standing presence in the region.

While the name Aly has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to other parts of the globe through migration and cultural exchange, becoming a part of the diverse tapestry of surnames worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aly

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

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

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