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

Ameer, 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 Ameer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ameer in America

Ameer is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ameer surname appeared 282 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 Ameer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ameer 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 Ameer

The surname Ameer has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in regions with significant Arab influence or populations. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Amir," which means "prince," "commander," or "ruler."

The earliest known records of the surname Ameer can be traced back to the medieval period, when Arabs played a crucial role in the expansion of Islam and the establishment of various empires and dynasties. During this time, the title "Amir" was often bestowed upon prominent military leaders, governors, and noblemen, and it gradually evolved into a surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ameer can be found in historical documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a significant portion of the Middle East and North Africa from 750 to 1258 CE. Several notable figures from this period bore the surname, including the renowned scholar and philosopher Al-Farabi (872-950 CE), who is often referred to as the "Second Teacher" after Aristotle.

As the Arabic language and culture spread across various regions, the surname Ameer also gained prominence in other parts of the world. For instance, in the Indian subcontinent, where Muslim rulers and dynasties held sway for centuries, the surname Ameer became associated with influential families and individuals. One such notable figure was Mir Jafar (1691-1765), an Indian military commander and later the Nawab of Bengal, who played a pivotal role in the Battle of Plassey in 1757.

In the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over vast territories spanning from Southeast Europe to the Middle East and North Africa, the surname Ameer was also present. Ameer Ali Pasha (1815-1899), a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat, is one example of an individual bearing this surname during the Ottoman era.

Other notable individuals with the surname Ameer include:

1. Sir Fabian Arthur Ameer Ali (1848-1928), an Indian Muslim jurist and author.
2. Ameer Kulthum (1898-1975), an Egyptian singer and musician widely regarded as one of the greatest Arab vocalists of the 20th century.
3. Ameer Ismail (1894-1963), a Sri Lankan lawyer and politician who served as the first Muslim leader of the Tamil Congress.
4. Ameer Khan (1935-2022), a Pakistani cricketer and cricket administrator.
5. Ameer Vann (born 1989), an American professional basketball player.

While the surname Ameer has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has become more widely dispersed and adopted by individuals of various ethnic and national backgrounds over time, reflecting the global spread and influence of Arabic language and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ameer

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

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

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