Explore the Family Name Alli
The meaning of Alli
Muslim: variant of Ali. Compare Allee 3. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamed, Bibi, Ashraf, Imran, Mohamad, Hassan, Mohammad, Rahman, Abas, Abid, Ahmad, Alim.
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How common is the last name Alli in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alli has notably increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,001st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 15,236th position, representing an improvement of approximately 10.38 percent over the decade. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname grew by over 25 percent during this period, from 1,540 to 1,931. This rise is also reflected in the proportion per 100k, which rose from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010, a growth of 14.04 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,001 | #15,236 | 10.38% |
| Count | 1,540 | 1,931 | 25.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.65 | 14.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alli
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides fascinating insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alli. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 23.12 percent to 29.52 percent, a substantial rise of approximately 27.68 percent. The percentage of those identifying as White also rose, from 18.96 percent to 23.77 percent. However, the group that saw the largest increase was those who identified as Black, rising from 25.52 percent to 34.59 percent, a significant growth of 35.54 percent. Conversely, the percentage identifying as two or more races decreased sharply by 78.62 percent, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also fell by 24.58 percent. The percentage identifying as Hispanic experienced a modest increase of 16.38 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25.52% | 34.59% | 35.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 23.12% | 29.52% | 27.68% |
| White | 18.96% | 23.77% | 25.37% |
| Two or More Races | 25.91% | 5.54% | -78.62% |
| Hispanic | 4.09% | 4.76% | 16.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.4% | 1.81% | -24.58% |