About Algiers
The surname Algiers is of French origin and is derived from the name of the capital city of Algeria, Algiers. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from or had some association with Algiers. The name Algiers is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "al-Jazā'ir," meaning "the islands," referring to the four islands that were once off the coast of the city. Thus, the surname Algiers signifies a connection to the city of Algiers or its surrounding region.
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The surname Algiers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Algiers based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Algiers is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Algiers in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Algiers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.