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

Ghaly, 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 Ghaly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghaly in America

Ghaly is the 35147th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghaly surname appeared 641 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 Ghaly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ghaly 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 Ghaly

The surname Ghaly has its origins in the Arab world, specifically in Egypt. It is derived from the Arabic word "ghali," which means "precious" or "valuable." The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 12th century in Cairo, Egypt.

During the Middle Ages, the name was commonly found among the merchant class and those involved in trade. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who dealt in precious goods or were known for their wealth and success in commerce.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ghaly can be found in a medieval manuscript from the Fatimid Caliphate period, which ruled over parts of North Africa and the Middle East from the 10th to the 12th century. The manuscript mentions a prominent merchant named Ahmed Ghaly, who dealt in spices and textiles.

In the 14th century, the name Ghaly appeared in the records of the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt and parts of the Levant. During this time, a family of scholars and religious leaders bearing the name Ghaly gained prominence in Cairo.

One notable figure was Shams al-Din al-Ghaly, born in 1350, who was a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher. He authored several works on theology and jurisprudence, which were widely studied in the Islamic world.

Another individual of historical significance was Fatima Ghaly, born in 1457, who was a prominent philanthropist and patron of the arts in Cairo. She commissioned the construction of several mosques and educational institutions, leaving a lasting legacy in the city's architectural heritage.

In the 16th century, the name Ghaly was found among the Ottoman ruling class in Egypt. One such individual was Ibrahim Ghaly Pasha, born in 1520, who served as the governor of Cairo and played a significant role in the administration of the province.

During the 19th century, the name Ghaly was associated with several influential figures in Egypt's cultural and political spheres. Ahmed Ghaly, born in 1825, was a renowned poet and author who contributed to the literary renaissance of the Arab world.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Mohamed Ghaly Bey, born in 1910, was a prominent Egyptian diplomat and politician who served as the country's ambassador to several nations and played a crucial role in shaping Egypt's foreign policy during the post-colonial era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghaly

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

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

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