2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Aledia
A surname of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from a place name or a personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Aledia. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aledia 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Aledia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aledia, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 62.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (20.7%) and White (11.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aledia
The surname Aledia has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it first appeared in the late 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "al-adiya," which means "the plains" or "the meadows," reflecting the geographical landscape of the areas where the surname first emerged.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Aledia surname can be found in a document from the town of Tortosa, dated 1492. This document mentions a certain Pedro Aledia, who was a landowner in the region. Another early reference is found in the archives of the city of Valencia, where a Juan Aledia is listed as a merchant in the year 1514.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Aledia name became more widespread throughout Spain, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Rodrigo Aledia, a renowned philosopher and theologian who lived from 1549 to 1623. He was a professor at the University of Salamanca and authored several influential works on metaphysics and ethics.
Another prominent Aledia was María Aledia, a poet and writer who lived from 1587 to 1648. She was part of the literary circle in Seville and is considered one of the earliest female poets of the Spanish Golden Age. Her works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were highly regarded during her lifetime.
In the 18th century, the Aledia surname made its way to the Americas, as Spanish colonists and settlers began to establish themselves in the New World. One notable individual from this period was Francisco Aledia, a military officer who played a significant role in the defense of Havana against the British during the Seven Years' War. He was born in 1723 and died in 1798.
Another Aledia of note was Juana Aledia, a renowned painter and artist who lived from 1755 to 1840. She was born in Mexico City and is credited with introducing the neoclassical style to Mexican art. Her works, which included portraits and religious scenes, are considered among the finest examples of Mexican colonial art.
As the centuries passed, the Aledia surname continued to spread across various regions, with descendants of the original Spanish lineage settling in different parts of Europe, Latin America, and beyond. While the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling or pronunciation over time, its connection to the Iberian Peninsula and its Arabic roots remain a testament to the rich cultural heritage embodied by this historic surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aledia
Among Census respondents with the surname Aledia, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 62.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (20.7%) and White (11.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Aledia 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 Aledia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander62.2% · 69
- Two or more races20.7% · 23
- White11.7% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aledia
Aledia appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,242 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 6,242 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 Aledia 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 | #154,907 | #148,665 | 4.0% |
| Count | 105 | 111 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aledia bearers went from 105 to 111 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 6,242 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #148,665.
FAQ
Aledia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aledia?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Aledia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Aledia?
Aledia ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 111 people with the surname Aledia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Aledia.
Has Aledia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aledia went from 105 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 6 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Aledia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aledia, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 62.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (20.7%) and White (11.7%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aledia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.2% (69 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aledia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (62.2%), Two or More Races (20.7%), White (11.7%). 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 Aledia (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 Aledia mean?
A surname of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from a place name or a personal name. 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 Aledia (0.04 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 Aledia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.