Cognomen Алем (Alem 
, عالم 
, Алем 
) , throughout the world, is a widespread family name. The surname Алем is characteristic of Ethiopia, where it is a common surname, Algeria, where it is quite a common surname, and Mauritania. In absolute terms, the name is most common in Ethiopia, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia. Much less frequently, Алем is the forename as well as the last name.