2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Aliseo
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from the name of a town or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Aliseo. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aliseo 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Aliseo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aliseo, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Black (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aliseo
The surname ALISEO is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian phrase "al iseo," which translates to "at the island." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals or families who resided on or near an island.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALISEO surname dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a manuscript detailing land ownership records in the town of Ischia, located off the coast of Naples. This document mentioned a family with the name ALISEO, who owned a vineyard on the island.
During the Renaissance, the ALISEO name gained prominence in the city of Naples itself. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni ALISEO (1499-1572) was a respected merchant and banker. He was known for his involvement in financing trade expeditions and his philanthropic contributions to the city's cultural institutions.
In the 17th century, the ALISEO name spread to other regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Lazio. A notable example is Francesco ALISEO (1620-1689), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Rome and its surrounding areas.
As the ALISEO family expanded, some members ventured beyond Italy's borders. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in Spain, where the name was adapted to the spelling "Aliseo." One notable individual was Diego Aliseo (1745-1812), a military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars.
Another prominent figure was Maria ALISEO (1789-1867), an Italian poet and writer who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetry collections were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Italian literature.
Throughout its history, the ALISEO surname has maintained a strong connection to its Italian roots, with many bearers of the name contributing to various fields, including commerce, architecture, military service, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aliseo
Among Census respondents with the surname Aliseo, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Black (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Aliseo 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 Aliseo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.9% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino9.4% · 11
- Black or African American3.4% · 4
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aliseo
Aliseo 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-10 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,952 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+7 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,125 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 18,952 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.4%) | Up 5,125 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 Aliseo 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 | #149,395 | #144,270 | 3.4% |
| Count | 110 | 117 | 6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aliseo bearers went from 110 to 117 (+6.4% change). The surname moved up 5,125 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #144,270.
FAQ
Aliseo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aliseo?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Aliseo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Aliseo?
Aliseo ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 117 people with the surname Aliseo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Aliseo.
Has Aliseo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aliseo went from 110 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 7 (+6.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Aliseo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aliseo, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.4%) and Black (3.4%). 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 Aliseo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.9% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aliseo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.9%), Hispanic (9.4%), Black (3.4%). 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 Aliseo (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 Aliseo mean?
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from the name of a town or location. 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 Aliseo (0.04 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 Aliseo?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Aliseo, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.