Find out how popular the last name Aili is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aili.

Aili, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aili surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aili in America

Aili is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aili surname appeared 123 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aili.

The history of the last name Aili

The surname "AILI" is of Finnish origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Western Finland, particularly in the areas around Vaasa and Oulu. The name may have derived from the Finnish word "aili," which means "a small bay or inlet," suggesting a possible connection to a geographical feature or a place name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "AILI" can be found in the church records of Vaasa from the late 16th century, where it was spelled as "Aylij." This variation in spelling was common during that time due to the lack of standardized orthography.

In the 17th century, the name "AILI" appeared in several historical documents, including land records and census registers, primarily in the coastal regions of Western Finland. One notable mention is in the "Älvsborgs lösen" (Ransom of Älvsborg), a list of individuals who contributed to the payment of the ransom for the fortress of Älvsborg in 1619, where an individual named Erik Aili is listed.

The 18th century saw the name "AILI" spread to other parts of Finland, with records indicating its presence in areas such as Helsinki and Turku. One notable figure from this period was Johan Aili (1706-1782), a Finnish-Swedish clergyman and professor of theology at the University of Uppsala in Sweden.

In the 19th century, the name "AILI" gained more prominence, with several individuals bearing the surname achieving notable accomplishments. One such figure was Gustaf Aili (1813-1889), a Finnish architect who designed several notable buildings in Helsinki, including the Old Church (Vanha kirkko) and the National Archives of Finland.

Another notable figure was Konstantin Aili (1853-1920), a Finnish politician and journalist who served as a member of the Finnish Parliament and was active in the early 20th century independence movement.

As the 20th century dawned, the name "AILI" continued to be present in Finnish society. One prominent individual was Wäinö Aili (1888-1965), a Finnish painter and graphic artist known for his landscape paintings and woodcut prints.

While the surname "AILI" is not among the most common surnames in Finland today, it has a rich history and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring presence in Finnish culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aili

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aili.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aili was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aili was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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