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

Alleva, 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 Alleva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alleva in America

Alleva is the 33695th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alleva surname appeared 676 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 Alleva.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alleva 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 Alleva

The surname ALLEVA is of Italian origin, first appearing in records from the 8th century AD. It is believed to have originated in the Abruzzo region of central Italy, derived from the Latin word "alleva," meaning "to nourish" or "to raise." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with professions related to farming, agriculture, or animal husbandry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALLEVA surname can be found in a medieval document from the Abruzzi region, dating back to the year 1124. This document mentions a landowner named Guglielmo ALLEVA, who held property in the village of Sulmona. Another notable early record is a 13th-century manuscript from the city of L'Aquila, which references a family with the surname ALLEVA residing in the area.

During the 15th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Campania and Lazio. A notable figure from this period was Giacomo ALLEVA, a renowned painter and fresco artist born in Naples in 1475. His works can still be seen in churches and palaces throughout southern Italy.

In the 16th century, the ALLEVA surname gained prominence in the city of Rome. A notable individual from this time was Cardinal Pietro ALLEVA, who served as a papal legate and diplomat under Pope Clement VIII in the late 1500s. He was instrumental in negotiating the Peace of Vervins between France and Spain in 1598.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the name was associated with several prominent scholars and intellectuals. One such figure was Antonio ALLEVA, a philosopher and writer who was born in Naples in 1635 and authored several treatises on ethics and metaphysics.

Another notable individual was Girolamo ALLEVA, a renowned architect born in Rome in 1675. He was responsible for designing several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of Sant'Andrea delle Fratte and the Palazzo Pamphilj.

In the 18th century, the ALLEVA surname gained recognition in the field of music. Francesco ALLEVA, born in Naples in 1701, was a celebrated composer and violinist who served as a court musician for several European royals, including the King of Prussia.

Throughout its history, the ALLEVA surname has been associated with numerous other individuals, ranging from military leaders and politicians to artists and scholars. While not an exhaustive list, these examples illustrate the rich heritage and diversity of this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alleva

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

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

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