Almas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Hungary

The Almas surname is derived from two Hungarian terms "al," meaning "beneath" or "under," and the word "mase," which means "somebody" or "someone else's." The surname was most likely originally used to refer to someone who was under somebody else's patronage.

Early Origins of the Almas family

The surname Almas was first found in Hungary where there were several noble families who bearing the Almas or Almasy surnames; as recorded by Johann Siebmacher, the German historian, in his work "Der Ungarischer Adel," an index of the Hungarian nobility.

Early History of the Almas family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Almas research. Another 40 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1589, 1593, 1767, 1777, 1895, 1951, 1992 and 1996 are included under the topic Early Almas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Almas Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Almasy, Almas, Almassy and others.

Early Notables of the Almas family

Notable amongst the family name in this era

was Emerich Almasy, ennobled in 1589. Almásy de Zsádany were made Barons of Hungary in 1767, and counts in 1777

Migration of the Almas family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Martin Almasy, who arrived at Ellis Island, NY in 1896; Gyorgy Almasy of Bremen, who arrived at Ellis Island, NY in 1897; Lajos Almasy of Moreny, who arrived at Ellis Island, NY in 1901.

Contemporary Notables of the name Almas (post 1700) +

Gry Blekastad Almås (b. 1970), Norwegian journalist, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation correspondent in London (2010–2013)
Deniz Almas (b. 1997), German athlete who competed in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay event at the 2020 Summer Olympics
Mahmoud Saeed Ibrahim Almas (b. 1983), Emirati footballer who plays as a goalkeeper (2003-)
Turghun Almas (1924-2001), Uyghur historian and poet born in Kashgar, he was criticized for his "support for ethnic nationalist separatists" and was jailed from 1943 to 1946 and again from July 1947 to April 1949 for his political activities
Naif Almas (b. 2000), Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Pro League side Al-Nassr
Mairzee Almas, Canadian filmmaker from Vancouver, B.C. who has directed numerous TV shows, including Shadow and Bone, Y The Last Man, The Sandman, Locke & Key, Outlander, Impulse, Jessica Jones and 12 Monkeys and many others
Ralph Clayton "Red" Almas (1924-2001), Canadian professional NHL ice hockey goaltender from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan who played for the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Black Hawks and later for the Indianapolis Capitals (AHL), St. Louis Flyers (AHL), Buffalo Bisons (AHL), Victoria Cougars (WHL) and the Calgary Stampeders (WHL)