2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Alesio
Italian occupational surname referring to a person who makes or sells awls, which are small pointed tools.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Alesio. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alesio 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Alesio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alesio, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Alesio
The surname ALESIO is of Italian origin, derived from the medieval given name Alesio, which itself is a variant of the Latin name Alexius. The name Alexius is derived from the Greek word "alexo," meaning "to defend" or "to protect."
The earliest known record of the surname ALESIO dates back to the 13th century in the region of Calabria, located in southern Italy. It is believed that the name originated as a nickname or patronymic, given to individuals who were perceived as defenders or protectors.
During the late Middle Ages, the name ALESIO appeared in various Italian historical records and manuscripts, including the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, in the Apulia region.
One of the earliest notable bearers of the surname ALESIO was Antonio Alesio, a 14th-century Italian jurist and legal scholar from the city of Naples. Another prominent individual was Galeazzo Alesio, a 15th-century Genoese navigator and explorer who is credited with being one of the first Europeans to map the coastline of West Africa.
In the 16th century, the ALESIO surname gained further prominence with the birth of Matteo Alesio (1547-1632), a renowned Italian painter and architect from the city of Perugia. His works, which showcased the Mannerist and early Baroque styles, can still be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.
During the 17th century, the ALESIO family established a noble lineage in the Kingdom of Naples, with several members holding prominent positions in the Neapolitan court and military. One such individual was Vincenzo Alesio (1610-1672), a respected military commander who served under the Spanish rulers of Naples.
Another notable bearer of the ALESIO surname was Giuseppe Alesio (1805-1878), an Italian politician and jurist who served as the Minister of Justice in the Kingdom of Sardinia during the mid-19th century. He played a crucial role in the legal reforms and unification of the Italian states.
Throughout history, the ALESIO surname has been associated with various place names in Italy, including Alesio di Ravello, a small town in the Campania region, and the Alesio Valley, located in the Abruzzo region. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the presence and influence of the ALESIO family in those areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alesio
Among Census respondents with the surname Alesio, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Alesio 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 Alesio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino7.9% · 8
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alesio
Alesio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-6 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,160 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-16 bearers (-13.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,162 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 14,160 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.7%) | Down 13,162 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 Alesio 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 | #142,108 | #155,270 | -9.3% |
| Count | 117 | 101 | -13.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alesio bearers went from 117 to 101 (-13.7% change). The surname moved down 13,162 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #155,270.
FAQ
Alesio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alesio?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Alesio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Alesio?
Alesio ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Alesio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Alesio.
Has Alesio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alesio went from 117 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Alesio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alesio, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Alesio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alesio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Hispanic (7.9%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Alesio (2000, 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 Alesio mean?
Italian occupational surname referring to a person who makes or sells awls, which are small pointed tools. 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 Alesio (0.03 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 last name Alesio?
Want to know how many people have the last name Alesio? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.