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

Alinea, 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 Alinea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alinea in America

Alinea is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alinea surname appeared 116 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 Alinea.

The history of the last name Alinea

The surname Alinea has its roots in the Latin language and is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Latin word "alinea," which refers to a new line or paragraph in a written text. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with scribes, scholars, or those involved in the production of manuscripts and books.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Alinea can be found in the historical documents of the city of Florence, dated back to the 13th century. These records mention a family with the surname Alinea, who were prominent members of the local community and held influential positions within the city's governance.

The name Alinea also appears in various genealogical records and historical texts from other regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. In some instances, the name is spelled slightly differently, such as "Alinei" or "Allinea," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Notable individuals with the surname Alinea throughout history include:

1. Giovanni Alinea (1265-1332), a Florentine scholar and writer who authored several treatises on philosophy and theology.
2. Lucrezia Alinea (1480-1537), a renowned artist from Perugia, known for her intricate illuminated manuscripts and frescoes adorning churches in Umbria.
3. Antonio Alinea (1612-1679), a Neapolitan architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Naples.
4. Pietro Alinea (1738-1804), a lawyer and politician from Rome, who served as a magistrate during the Papal States' rule.
5. Vincenzo Alinea (1892-1968), a renowned sculptor from Florence, whose works can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Italy.

While the surname Alinea has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the Italian peninsula, where it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual fabric of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alinea

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

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

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