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

Aloia, 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 Aloia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aloia in America

Aloia is the 34272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aloia surname appeared 662 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 Aloia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aloia 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 Aloia

The surname Aloia has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, between the 10th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Greek word "aloion," which means "threshing floor" or "granary." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in agricultural activities or lived near a threshing area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aloia can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the Apulian city of Bari, dating back to the 11th century. In this codex, the name appears as "Alogia," which is believed to be an earlier spelling variation.

During the Middle Ages, the Aloia family likely originated from a small village or hamlet near the town of Reggio Calabria, in the southernmost region of Calabria. This area was heavily influenced by Greek culture and language due to its proximity to the Greek colonies established in southern Italy.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pietro Aloia was recorded as a nobleman and landowner in the Sicilian town of Messina. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the region for several generations.

Another prominent individual bearing the Aloia surname was Giacomo Aloia, a 16th-century scholar and philosopher from Palermo, Sicily. He published several works on philosophy and theology, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, the Aloia family produced a distinguished member named Antonio Aloia, a renowned architect from Naples. He was responsible for designing several notable churches and buildings in the city, leaving a lasting architectural legacy.

The 18th century saw the rise of Giuseppe Aloia, a celebrated painter from Calabria. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and landscapes, adorned numerous churches and private collections throughout southern Italy.

As the centuries progressed, the Aloia name continued to spread across Italy, with members of the family establishing themselves in various professions and contributing to the cultural and economic fabric of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aloia

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

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

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