2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Alotta
A humorous surname suggesting someone possesses a lot of something.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Alotta. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alotta surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Alotta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Alotta
The surname ALOTTA has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "allotta," which means "at that time" or "at that moment." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was born or lived during a significant historical event or a particular time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALOTTA surname can be found in the Catasto Onciario, a tax record compiled in the Kingdom of Sicily in 1283. This document lists several individuals with the name ALOTTA, indicating that the surname was already well-established in southern Italy by that time.
In the 14th century, the ALOTTA name appears in various documents from the Republic of Venice, including the Libro d'Oro, a registry of noble families. This suggests that the ALOTTA family may have held a prominent position in Venetian society during the Renaissance period.
During the 15th century, the ALOTTA surname was also found in records from the Papal States, particularly in the city of Rome. One notable figure from this era was Giovanni ALOTTA, a renowned Italian sculptor who lived from 1435 to 1508 and was known for his intricate marble carvings adorning churches and palaces throughout the city.
In the 16th century, the ALOTTA name gained prominence in the Kingdom of Naples, where the family was involved in various trades and professions. One notable individual from this time was Antonio ALOTTA, a merchant and banker who lived from 1520 to 1587 and played a significant role in the economic development of the region.
As the centuries passed, the ALOTTA surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, Francesco ALOTTA (1710-1784) was a renowned Italian composer and musician who lived and worked in Naples, contributing to the vibrant musical culture of the city.
Another notable figure was Marietta ALOTTA (1832-1904), an Italian artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her intricate works in marble and bronze. Her sculptures can still be found in several museums and galleries across Italy.
While the ALOTTA surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alotta
Among Census respondents with the surname Alotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Alotta bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Alotta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino9.1% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alotta
Alotta appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-12 bearers (-10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,262 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.1%) | Down 21,262 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,182 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Alotta surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #149,446 | 2.1% |
| Count | 107 | 110 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alotta bearers went from 107 to 110 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #149,446.
FAQ
Alotta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alotta?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Alotta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Alotta?
Alotta ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Alotta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Alotta.
Has Alotta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alotta went from 107 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Alotta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Alotta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alotta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Hispanic (9.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Alotta (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Alotta mean?
A humorous surname suggesting someone possesses a lot of something. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Alotta (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Alotta?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Alotta? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.