Explore the Family Name Aly
The meaning of Aly
Muslim (mainly Egypt): variant of Ali. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamed, Ahmed, Aly, Essam, Sayed, Tarek, Ashraf, Ayman, Fawzy, Hany, Hassan, Khalid.
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How common is the last name Aly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Aly" has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 19,537th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had leapt to 15,833rd. This represents an increase in popularity of almost 19%. The actual count of individuals with this name also saw a substantial increase of nearly 44%, jumping from 1,278 people in 2000 to 1,838 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of U.S. residents bearing the "Aly" surname per 100,000 individuals climbed by nearly 32% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,537 | #15,833 | 18.96% |
| Count | 1,278 | 1,838 | 43.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.62 | 31.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aly
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Aly". In 2000, 62.83% of people with this surname identified as White, rising to 70.46% in 2010 - an increase of over 12%. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Black also rose, from 7.98% to 11.48%. Conversely, the representation of those claiming two or more races decreased sharply by nearly 78%, from 16.28% to 3.59%. There was a slight decrease in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, while the Hispanic representation saw an upward trend of about 55%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.83% | 70.46% | 12.14% |
| Black | 7.98% | 11.48% | 43.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.15% | 8.65% | -5.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 5.82% | 54.79% |
| Two or More Races | 16.28% | 3.59% | -77.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |