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

Aloe, 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 Aloe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aloe in America

Aloe is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aloe surname appeared 307 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 Aloe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aloe 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 Aloe

The surname Aloe is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy. The name is believed to have derived from the Greek word 'aloe,' referring to the succulent plant known for its medicinal properties and distinctive appearance.

During the Middle Ages, the Aloe name was associated with individuals who cultivated or traded in aloe plants, a valuable commodity at the time. The earliest recorded mention of the surname can be found in documents dating back to the 12th century in the city of Palermo, Sicily.

In the 14th century, the Aloe family established itself as prominent landowners and merchants in the town of Reggio Calabria, located on the southern tip of the Italian peninsula. Notable members from this era include Giovanni Aloe, a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in Reggio Calabria in the late 1300s.

As the Aloe name spread throughout Italy, its spelling variations emerged, such as Aloè, Aló, and Alò. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations. In the 16th century, the name appeared in records from the city of Naples, where a prominent family of architects and builders carried the Aloe surname.

One of the most notable figures bearing the Aloe name was Tommaso Aloe, a Neapolitan architect born in 1560. He was renowned for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Naples, including the Church of Gesù Nuovo and the Palazzo Carafa di Maddaloni.

During the Renaissance period, the Aloe name gained further recognition through the work of Vincenzo Aloe, a celebrated painter from Palermo who lived between 1576 and 1638. His paintings, which often depicted religious subjects and scenes from classical mythology, can be found in various churches and art galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Aloe, a Sicilian botanist and naturalist who lived from 1685 to 1748. He made significant contributions to the study of plants native to Sicily and is credited with introducing several new species to the scientific community.

As the Aloe family dispersed across Italy and beyond, they left their mark in various fields, including academia, arts, and sciences. While the surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has become a testament to the rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions of Italian families throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aloe

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

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

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