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

Alina, 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 Alina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alina in America

Alina is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alina surname appeared 101 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 Alina.

The history of the last name Alina

The surname Alina has its origins in ancient Romania, where it first appeared in the 11th century. It is derived from the Latin word "alinus," meaning "of the elms," suggesting that the name's bearers may have lived near elm trees or in an area known for its abundance of elms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alina can be found in the Codex Sturdzanus, a 15th-century Romanian manuscript that includes a list of landowners and their properties. In this document, a certain Petru Alina is mentioned as the owner of a parcel of land in the village of Siret.

By the 16th century, the name had spread to other parts of Romania, with notable bearers including Stefan Alina, a merchant from Brasov (1523-1589), and Maria Alina, a noblewoman from Iasi (1547-1621).

In the 17th century, the Alina family gained prominence in the region of Moldavia, with several members serving as local administrators and landowners. One of the most notable figures from this era was Gheorghe Alina (1642-1712), a military commander who fought against Ottoman forces during the Moldavian-Ottoman Wars.

The 18th century saw the Alina name spread beyond Romania's borders, with bearers appearing in neighboring regions such as Transylvania and Bucovina. One of the most famous Alinas from this period was Mihai Alina (1756-1828), a scholar and writer who authored several works on Romanian history and literature.

As the centuries passed, the Alina surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, and academics. In the 20th century, notable Alinas included the painter Elena Alina (1897-1976) and the philosopher Ion Alina (1911-1989).

Throughout its long history, the surname Alina has maintained a strong presence in Romania and neighboring regions, with its origins rooted in the country's rich cultural heritage and connection to the natural landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alina

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

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 Alina 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.

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

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