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

Alari, 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 Alari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alari in America

Alari is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alari surname appeared 144 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 Alari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alari 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 Alari

The surname ALARI has its origins in the Italian region of Tuscany, where it first emerged in the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "alacer," meaning lively or spirited, suggesting that the name may have been initially bestowed upon an energetic or animated individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALARI surname can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Siena, where a certain Guido Alari is mentioned as a local merchant. This indicates that the name had already become established in Tuscany by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the ALARI family gained prominence in the city of Florence, where they were involved in various artistic and cultural pursuits. A notable figure from this era was the painter and architect Bartolomeo Alari (1470-1554), whose works can still be admired in several churches and palaces throughout the region.

In the 16th century, the name ALARI also appeared in the town of Arezzo, where a branch of the family settled and contributed to the local economy and society. One notable individual from this time was the scholar and philosopher Girolamo Alari (1518-1589), who authored several treatises on ethics and metaphysics.

As the ALARI family spread across Italy, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Alario, Alaris, and Alary. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local scribes' preferences.

Outside of Italy, the ALARI surname can also be found in other parts of Europe, such as France and Spain, where it likely arrived through migration or trade connections. In France, for instance, there is a record of a military officer named Pierre Alari (1624-1698) who served under King Louis XIV.

Other notable individuals with the ALARI surname include the Italian poet and playwright Vincenzo Alari (1603-1675), the Spanish artist José Alari (1818-1889), and the French composer and musician Charles Alari (1867-1942).

It is worth noting that while the ALARI surname has a rich history and can be traced back several centuries, it remains relatively uncommon compared to some other Italian surnames, possibly due to its regional origins and limited migration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alari

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

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

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