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

Aloy, 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 Aloy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aloy in America

Aloy is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aloy surname appeared 135 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 Aloy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aloy 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 Aloy

The surname Aloy originated from the Catalonia region of Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "alou," meaning a landholding or estate, suggesting the name may have been associated with landowners or nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Aloy surname can be found in a 1492 census record from the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, near Barcelona. This document lists a family with the surname Aloy residing in the area at that time.

During the 16th century, the name appears in various historical documents from the region, including parish records and legal contracts. For instance, a Francisco Aloy is mentioned in a 1523 deed regarding a property transaction in the town of Tarragona.

In the 17th century, the Aloy surname can be traced to the neighboring region of Valencia, where a notable figure named Juan Aloy (1617-1683) gained recognition as a prominent philosopher and theologian. He authored several works on metaphysics and logic that were widely studied during that era.

Moving into the 18th century, the Aloy name is associated with a prominent military figure, General Antonio Aloy (1738-1812), who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against the French forces during the Napoleonic era. His bravery and strategic leadership earned him numerous honors and accolades.

Another notable individual with the Aloy surname was the 19th-century artist and painter, Ramón Aloy (1824-1891), who was renowned for his landscapes and still-life works. His paintings can be found in various art galleries and museums across Spain.

As the name spread beyond Spain, it can be found in historical records from other parts of Europe and the Americas. For example, in the late 19th century, a prominent businessman named Enrique Aloy (1856-1923) established a successful trading company in Cuba, contributing to the island's economic growth at the time.

Throughout its history, the Aloy surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Aloi, Aloye, and Aloyo, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic changes over time. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the Catalan region of Spain, where it first emerged as a distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aloy

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

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

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