2000
#104,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 158
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Aidala
Italian occupational surname referring to a helper or assistant, derived from the Italian word "aiutare" meaning "to help."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 186 Americans carry the last name Aidala. That puts it at #114,613 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,842,765 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aidala surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
186
1 in 1,842,765
Census rank
#114,613
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
162
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 162 bearers of the surname Aidala in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 114613th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aidala, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.2%) and Black (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aidala
The surname Aidala has its origins in southern Italy, likely in the regions of Campania or Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "aidios," meaning "eternal" or "everlasting." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a long or enduring life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aidala can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Naples. It appears as "Aydala" and is thought to be a variation of the more common spelling. During this time, many surnames in southern Italy were influenced by Greek and Byzantine cultures due to the region's history of Greek settlements and rule.
In the 16th century, the name Aidala is mentioned in several records from the town of Vibo Valentia in the province of Calabria. It is listed among families residing in the area during this period. This suggests that the name had spread across parts of southern Italy by this time.
The earliest notable individual with the surname Aidala was Giovanni Aidala, a Neapolitan philosopher and scholar who lived from 1525 to 1591. He was known for his works on metaphysics and his teachings at the University of Naples.
Another prominent figure was Antonio Aidala, a 17th-century painter born in Calabria in 1620. His works, influenced by the Baroque style, can be found in churches and galleries throughout southern Italy.
In the late 18th century, Francesco Aidala, born in 1765, was a prominent lawyer and judge in Naples. He played a significant role in the legal reforms of the Kingdom of Naples during this period.
During the 19th century, Giuseppe Aidala, born in 1820 in Calabria, was a noted poet and writer. His works celebrated the beauty of his native region and explored themes of love and nature.
One of the most recent notable figures with the surname Aidala was Maria Aidala, a Neapolitan opera singer who lived from 1875 to 1952. She performed at prestigious venues across Europe and was acclaimed for her powerful soprano voice.
While the name Aidala is relatively uncommon outside of southern Italy, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic influences of this region, dating back to the Middle Ages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aidala
Among Census respondents with the surname Aidala, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.2%) and Black (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Aidala bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aidala surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.5% · 158
- Hispanic or Latino1.2% · 2
- Black or African American0.6% · 1
- Two or more races0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aidala
Aidala appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#120,901
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
-15 bearers (-9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 16,082 places
2020
#114,613
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 162
+19 bearers (+13.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 6,288 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #104,819 | 158 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #120,901 | 143 | 0.05 | -15 bearers (-9.5%) | Down 16,082 places |
| 2020 | #114,613 | 162 | 0.05 | +19 bearers (+13.3%) | Up 6,288 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aidala surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,901 | #114,613 | 5.2% |
| Count | 143 | 162 | 13.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 8.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aidala bearers went from 143 to 162 (+13.3% change). The surname moved up 6,288 positions in the national ranking, going from #120,901 to #114,613.
FAQ
Aidala surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aidala?
Name Census estimates that about 186 living Americans carry the surname Aidala. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,842,765 residents.
How common is Aidala?
Aidala ranks #114,613 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 162 people with the surname Aidala. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (186), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Aidala.
Has Aidala become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aidala went from 143 recorded bearers to 162. That is an increase of 19 (+13.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #120,901 to #114,613.
What does the Census say about the background of Aidala?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aidala, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.2%) and Black (0.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aidala in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.5% (158 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aidala appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.5%), Hispanic (1.2%), Black (0.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aidala (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aidala mean?
Italian occupational surname referring to a helper or assistant, derived from the Italian word "aiutare" meaning "to help." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aidala (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Aidala?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.