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

Aloi, 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 Aloi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aloi in America

Aloi is the 25381st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aloi surname appeared 975 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 Aloi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aloi 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 Aloi

The surname ALOI is of Italian origin, specifically from the Southern regions of Italy, particularly Sicily. It is believed to have originated in the 15th or 16th century, deriving from the Italian word "aloè," which means "aloe." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of aloe plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ALOI can be found in the historical records of Palermo, Sicily, from the late 16th century. In these records, there are mentions of families with the surname ALOI residing in the city during that period.

Another notable historical reference is the appearance of the surname ALOI in the records of the Spanish Inquisition in Sicily during the 17th century. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region during that tumultuous period.

In the 18th century, the surname ALOI is documented in various Sicilian towns and villages, including Catania, Messina, and Trapani. This indicates that the name had spread throughout the island by that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname ALOI was Francesco ALOI, born in Palermo in 1620. He was a prominent merchant and trader in the city during the mid-17th century.

Another notable figure was Giuseppe ALOI (1735-1804), a Sicilian painter and artist known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can still be found in churches and museums across Sicily.

In the 19th century, the surname ALOI gained recognition through the work of Vincenzo ALOI (1820-1892), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian parliament and was instrumental in the unification of Italy.

Another prominent individual was Gaetano ALOI (1860-1932), a Sicilian architect and engineer who designed several iconic buildings in Palermo and other cities in Sicily, including the Palazzo delle Poste in Palermo.

Lastly, Alfredo ALOI (1895-1967) was a renowned Sicilian sculptor and artist who worked primarily with bronze and marble. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums across Italy.

These examples illustrate the historical presence and prominence of the surname ALOI, which can be traced back to its Italian roots, particularly in the Southern regions of Sicily, where it has a long and rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aloi

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

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

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