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

Alosi, 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 Alosi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alosi in America

Alosi is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alosi surname appeared 257 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 Alosi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alosi 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 Alosi

The surname ALOSI is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern region of Sicily. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century during the Norman rule of the island.

One theory suggests that ALOSI is derived from the Arabic word "al-awsi," which means "the noble one" or "the person of high rank." This reflects the influence of the Arabic language and culture on Sicily during the period of Islamic rule from the 9th to the 11th centuries.

Another possibility is that ALOSI is a locative surname, referring to a specific place or town in Sicily. It may be related to the town of Alosi or a variation of this name, although the exact location and etymology of this place name are uncertain.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname ALOSI can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as tax records, land deeds, and court proceedings. One notable example is the mention of a certain Guglielmo Alosi in a legal document from the city of Palermo, dated 1297.

Throughout the centuries, the surname ALOSI has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 16th century, Giovanni Alosi (1522-1587) was a renowned Sicilian architect and engineer who designed several churches and fortifications in Palermo and other cities.

During the 17th century, Vincenzo Alosi (1629-1702) was a respected Sicilian painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can still be found in various churches and galleries across Sicily.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Alosi (1826-1898) was a prominent Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a key role in the unification of Italy.

More recently, Salvatore Alosi (1928-2009) was a celebrated Sicilian writer and journalist who authored several novels and short stories depicting life in his native region.

It is also worth noting that variations of the surname ALOSI, such as Alosi, Alosio, or Alossi, can be found in various parts of Italy, indicating that the name may have spread beyond its original Sicilian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alosi

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

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

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