Explore the Family Name Allam
The meaning of Allam
1. English: possibly a habitational name from Alham in Somerset or a variant of Hallam with loss of initial H-, a habitational name from Halam, Nottinghamshire or from Kirk or West Hallam in Derbyshire. Occasionally the surname may be a variant of Allen. 2. Muslim: from the Arabic personal name ʿAllām ‘very learned’. 3. Muslim: variant of Alam. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamed, Abdo, Ahmed, Ali, Amani, Ashraf, Azmy, Elsayed, Faysal, Hamdy, Mahmoud, Mamdouh.
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How common is the last name Allam in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Allam has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Allam ranked as the 45,651st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 35,721st spot, marking a change of 21.75 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also rose from 441 to 629 during this period, reflecting an increase of 42.63 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Allam surname grew by 31.25 percent, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #35,721 | 21.75% |
| Count | 441 | 629 | 42.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.21 | 31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Allam
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows considerable shifts among those with the Allam surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander almost doubled, going from 13.83 percent to 25.44 percent. However, for those identifying as two or more races, the figure dropped to zero in 2010 from 9.75 percent in 2000. Similarly, the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by 4.49 percent to 67.57 percent. There were marginal increases in both the Hispanic and Black populations, with their representation increasing to 3.50 percent (from 2.95 percent) and 2.07 percent (from zero), respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged, with no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.75% | 67.57% | -4.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.83% | 25.44% | 83.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 3.5% | 18.64% |
| Black | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 9.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |