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

Alletto, 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 Alletto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alletto in America

Alletto is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alletto surname appeared 205 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 Alletto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alletto 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 Alletto

The surname Alletto is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Tuscany during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "alletto," which means "attractive" or "seductive." This suggests that the name may have been a nickname given to someone who was considered particularly charming or alluring.

Historically, the earliest recorded instances of the name Alletto can be found in various documents and records from the 14th and 15th centuries in cities such as Florence and Siena. For example, there are mentions of individuals with the name Alletto in the Florentine Catasto, a tax record from the 14th century.

One notable bearer of the surname Alletto was Giovanni Alletto, a 15th-century Italian painter and architect from Siena. He was known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and buildings in his hometown.

Another historically significant individual with the surname Alletto was Filippo Alletto, a 16th-century Italian mathematician and astronomer from Florence. He was recognized for his work on celestial mechanics and his contributions to the development of the Copernican theory.

In the 17th century, there was a notable Alletto family from the town of Lucca, Tuscany. One member of this family, Jacopo Alletto, was a prominent merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic affairs of the region during that time.

The name Alletto can also be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as Naples and Rome, though its presence was most prominent in Tuscany. Some variations of the spelling include Aletto, Alleti, and Aletti.

It is worth noting that the surname Alletto has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including artists, scholars, merchants, and other professions. While not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has maintained a presence and has contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alletto

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

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

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