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

Elamin, 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 Elamin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elamin in America

Elamin is the 16687th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elamin surname appeared 1,716 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 Elamin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elamin 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 Elamin

The surname ELAMIN originates from the Arabic language and is believed to have first appeared in the Middle East region during the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "Al-Amin," which means "the trustworthy" or "the faithful." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or title given to individuals who were regarded as trustworthy or faithful within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ELAMIN can be found in historical documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over vast territories in the Middle East and North Africa between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this period, the name appeared in various administrative records and chronicles, often associated with prominent scholars, administrators, or military figures.

In the 11th century, an influential Islamic scholar and jurist named Abu Bakr al-Amin al-Turtushi, born in Tortosa, modern-day Spain, gained recognition for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence. He was known for his extensive writings on legal matters and his expertise in the Maliki school of Islamic law.

Another notable figure with the surname ELAMIN was Nur al-Din Ali ibn Shihab al-Amin, a 13th-century Islamic scholar and poet from Damascus, Syria. He was renowned for his literary works and his mastery of Arabic language and literature.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Middle East and parts of Europe, the surname ELAMIN continued to be used by individuals of Arabic descent. One such individual was Mehmed Emin Amin, a 19th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1867 to 1871.

In the modern era, the surname ELAMIN has spread across various regions, particularly in countries with significant Arab populations. One notable figure was Idris El Amin, a Sudanese diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Sudan from 1986 to 1988.

While the surname ELAMIN has its roots in the Middle East, it has since been adopted by individuals of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, particularly those with connections to the Arabic language or culture. The name continues to carry the connotation of trustworthiness and faithfulness, reflecting its historical origins and the values associated with it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elamin

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Elamin, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!