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

Caalim, 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 Caalim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caalim in America

Caalim is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caalim surname appeared 119 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 Caalim.

The history of the last name Caalim

The surname CAALIM is believed to have originated in the region of North Africa, particularly in the countries of Algeria and Morocco, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Arabic word "qalim," which means "scribe" or "writer," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals who were skilled in writing and calligraphy.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name CAALIM can be found in the Alaouite Dynasty of Morocco, which ruled from the 17th to the 20th century. During this period, several individuals with the name CAALIM held prominent positions as scholars, scribes, and advisors to the Alaouite sultans.

In the 13th century, a renowned scholar and poet named Ahmed Al-Caalim was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and philosophy. He was born in Fez, Morocco, in 1220 and passed away in Cairo, Egypt, in 1290.

Another notable figure with the surname CAALIM was Fatima Al-Caalim, a respected Islamic scholar and teacher who lived in Marrakech, Morocco, during the 15th century. She was renowned for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her teachings attracted students from across the region.

In the 18th century, a prominent family of scholars and scribes with the surname CAALIM resided in the city of Tlemcen, Algeria. They were renowned for their expertise in Islamic calligraphy and their contributions to preserving and transcribing ancient manuscripts.

The CAALIM surname also has connections to several place names in North Africa, such as the village of Caalim in the Rif region of Morocco, and the town of Caalim in the Djelfa province of Algeria.

Throughout history, the CAALIM surname has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, particularly in the areas of literature, scholarship, and Islamic studies. The name continues to hold cultural and historical significance in North Africa and the broader Islamic world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caalim

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

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

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