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

Alerte, 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 Alerte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alerte in America

Alerte is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alerte surname appeared 215 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 Alerte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alerte 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 Alerte

The surname Alerte originates from France, where it first appeared in the 12th century. It is believed to derive from the Old French word "alerte," meaning "vigilant" or "watchful." The name likely referred to someone who was known for their attentiveness or alertness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Alerte can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille, a medieval manuscript dating back to 1195. This document mentions a certain Guillelmus Alerte, a landowner from the Provence region of southern France.

During the 13th century, the name Alerte began appearing in various official records and documents across different regions of France. For example, a knight named Renaud Alerte was mentioned in the Rôles d'Oléron, a collection of maritime laws from the island of Oléron, off the western coast of France.

In the 14th century, the surname Alerte was found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Paris, a register of the citizens of Paris. One notable entry was for a merchant named Jean Alerte, who lived and worked in the city during this time.

During the 15th century, the Alerte family established themselves in the Normandy region of northern France. A prominent member of this family was Guillaume Alerte, a landowner and knight who participated in the Hundred Years' War against the English. He was born around 1420 and died in 1487.

In the 16th century, the Alerte surname spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Germany. One notable individual was Pieter Alerte, a Dutch painter and engraver who was active in the early 1600s. He was known for his exquisite landscapes and etchings.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, several members of the Alerte family made their mark in various fields. Jacques Alerte (1635-1712) was a French theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Meanwhile, Marie Alerte (1688-1754) was a renowned opera singer and performer in Paris.

In the 19th century, the Alerte surname gained recognition in the literary world. Jules Alerte (1812-1877) was a French poet and novelist who was part of the Romantic movement. His works explored themes of love, nature, and human emotions.

Another notable figure was Émile Alerte (1844-1918), a French explorer and ethnographer. He was renowned for his expeditions to Africa and his studies of various African cultures and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alerte

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

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

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