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

Alioto, 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 Alioto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alioto in America

Alioto is the 25020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alioto surname appeared 993 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 Alioto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alioto 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 Alioto

The surname Alioto is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Milan and Turin. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "aliotto," which means "winglet" or "small wing." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who made or sold winglets or feathers, or perhaps someone with a distinctive physical feature resembling a wing.

The earliest recorded instances of the Alioto surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various historical documents and records from the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. One notable mention is found in the census records of the city of Milan from the year 1387, which lists several families with the surname Alioto.

In the 16th century, the Alioto name appears in a manuscript documenting the noble families of the city of Turin, suggesting that some members of the family had attained a certain level of social standing and prominence in the area.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Alioto surname was Giovanni Alioto, a renowned painter and artist who lived in Milan during the late 15th century. His works are still preserved in several churches and galleries throughout northern Italy.

Another notable figure was Stefano Alioto, a philosopher and scholar born in Turin in 1602. He was known for his writings on ethics and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied in academic circles across Europe during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Alioto family produced a prominent figure in the form of Antonio Alioto, a successful merchant and banker who established a thriving business empire in the city of Milan. His wealth and influence allowed him to become a patron of the arts, supporting many artists and intellectuals of the time.

During the 19th century, the Alioto surname gained recognition in the field of medicine with the notable physician and researcher, Giuseppe Alioto, who made significant contributions to the study of infectious diseases and epidemiology. He was born in Turin in 1819 and published several influential works on public health and preventive medicine.

Another individual of note was Maria Alioto, a celebrated opera singer who performed in many of the major opera houses across Italy and Europe in the late 19th century. Born in Milan in 1858, she was renowned for her powerful soprano voice and her emotionally captivating performances.

While the Alioto surname remains relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has left a lasting mark in various fields throughout history, reflecting the diverse talents and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alioto

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

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

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