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

Alyami, 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 Alyami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alyami in America

Alyami is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alyami surname appeared 202 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 Alyami.

The history of the last name Alyami

The surname ALYAMI originates from Yemen in the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have emerged in the 7th century during the early Islamic era. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'alya', which means 'high' or 'elevated', and is likely to have been a descriptor for someone who lived in a highland or mountainous region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ALYAMI can be found in the historic town of Shibam, Yemen. Shibam is renowned for its iconic high-rise mud-brick tower houses, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ALYAMI name is closely associated with this region, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided in or near Shibam.

In the 11th century, a prominent scholar and poet named Ali bin Abi Bakr Al-Alyami was born in the city of Zabid, Yemen. His works and contributions to Arabic literature have been widely celebrated, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in Yemeni history during that period.

During the 13th century, a prominent Yemeni scholar and historian named Ahmad bin Muhammad Al-Alyami authored a significant work called "Al-Mufid fi Akhbar San'a wa Zabid" (The Useful Book on the History of San'a and Zabid). This book provides valuable insights into the history and culture of Yemen during that era.

In the 16th century, a renowned Yemeni scholar and jurist named Ismail bin Ibrahim Al-Alyami gained recognition for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence. His legal opinions and rulings were widely respected and influential throughout Yemen and the broader region.

Another notable figure bearing the ALYAMI surname was Abdullah bin Muhammad Al-Alyami, a 17th-century Yemeni scholar and poet. His poetic works were highly acclaimed, and he was considered one of the finest poets of his time in Yemen.

Throughout its history, the ALYAMI surname has been closely associated with scholarly pursuits, literature, and Islamic studies, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Yemen and the Arabian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alyami

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

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

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