Explore the Family Name Alami
The meaning of Alami
Muslim: 1. surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Alam. 2. from the Arabic personal name ʿĀlamī ‘worldly (existing in the world)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alami in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alami has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,827th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 45,347th spot – an improvement of around 14.16%. Moreover, the count of individuals bearing this surname also grew by approximately 28.26%, going from 368 in 2000 to 472 in 2010. This growth resulted in an increase in the proportion of the Alami surname per 100k people from 0.14 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #45,347 | 14.16% |
| Count | 368 | 472 | 28.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alami
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Alami varies significantly, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a rise of about 21.65% in the number of White individuals with this surname, increasing from 63.04% to 76.69%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander also rose slightly at 17.05%. However, the representation of some other ethnicities decreased over this period. The proportion of individuals identifying as having two or more races fell sharply from 22.01% to 8.47%. Similarly, the Hispanic segment saw a reduction of 15.49%. The percentage of Black individuals showed a slight increase from 6.25% to 6.78%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native segment remained constant, with no change reported over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.04% | 76.69% | 21.65% |
| Two or More Races | 22.01% | 8.47% | -61.52% |
| Black | 6.25% | 6.78% | 8.48% |
| Hispanic | 6.52% | 5.51% | -15.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.17% | 2.54% | 17.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |