Alon
See also: alon
English
Etymology
Two main origins:
- Borrowed from Hebrew אַלּוֹן (alon, “oak tree”).
- Borrowed from Tagalog Alon; this surname is predominantly found in Bangsamoro region.
Statistics
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Alon is the 38850th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 568 individuals. Alon is most common among White (64.26%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (24.47%) individuals.
Further reading
- Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Alon”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 1, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN
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