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

Alaimo, 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 Alaimo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alaimo in America

Alaimo is the 14233rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alaimo surname appeared 2,107 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Alaimo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alaimo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Alaimo

The surname ALAIMO has its origins in Sicily, Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "al-aym," which means "the blind one." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a visual impairment or possibly used as a nickname.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname ALAIMO can be traced back to the 13th century in various Sicilian documents and records. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Guglielmo ALAIMO, a nobleman from the town of Aidone, who lived in the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the name ALAIMO appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition in Sicily, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname during that tumultuous period. One notable figure was Pietro ALAIMO, who was accused of heresy by the Inquisition in 1497.

During the Renaissance, the ALAIMO name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Francesco ALAIMO, a renowned poet and writer, was born in Palermo in 1556 and is considered one of the most influential figures of Sicilian literature during the 16th century.

In the 18th century, Giovanni ALAIMO, a prominent architect and engineer from Catania, was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in Sicily, including the Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione in Acireale.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo ALAIMO, a celebrated painter from Palermo who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works, showcasing the Sicilian Baroque style, can be found in various churches and galleries across the island.

As the name spread beyond Sicily, it gained recognition in other parts of Italy and abroad. One of the most famous bearers of the ALAIMO surname was Antonio ALAIMO, a renowned Italian opera singer who was born in Naples in 1856 and enjoyed a successful career performing in major opera houses throughout Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname ALAIMO has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, architects, and intellectuals, all contributing to the rich cultural heritage of Sicily and Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alaimo

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

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 Alaimo 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Alaimo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Alaimo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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