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

Aymami, 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 Aymami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aymami in America

Aymami is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aymami surname appeared 116 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 Aymami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aymami 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 Aymami

The surname AYMAMI is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century in the region of Valencia. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic name "Ayamani," which itself has roots in the word "ayman," meaning "right-handed" or "fortunate."

In the early 16th century, records show the name appearing in various forms, such as "Aymami," "Aymamy," and "Aymani," reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. One of the earliest documented instances is in a 1512 census record from the town of Alzira, which lists a family with the surname Aymami.

The surname gained prominence in the 17th century, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Juan Aymami, a renowned architect and master builder who designed numerous churches and public buildings in Valencia between 1620 and 1675.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various historical records, including a 1743 baptismal record from the parish of Santa Catalina in Valencia, which mentions a child named Maria Aymami. Additionally, a 1789 marriage record from the town of Alzira lists a couple, Pedro Aymami and Josefa Martínez.

As the surname spread throughout Spain and beyond, it underwent further variations in spelling, with forms like "Aimami" and "Aymamy" emerging in different regions. One notable bearer of the name was Francisco Aimami, a Spanish painter and engraver who lived in Madrid in the late 18th century and was renowned for his religious works.

In the 19th century, the name continued to be present in various parts of Spain, with individuals such as José Aymami, a notable writer and journalist from Barcelona who published several literary works between 1840 and 1875.

Another significant figure was Mariano Aymami, a prominent architect and urban planner from Valencia, who designed several notable buildings in the city during the late 19th century, including the Mercado Central and the Palacio de las Artes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aymami

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

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

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