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

Alu, 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 Alu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alu in America

Alu is the 49365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alu surname appeared 426 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 Alu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alu 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 Alu

The surname Alu has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th century, derived from the Latin word "alumen," which means "alum" or a type of mineral salt.

In the Middle Ages, the name Alu was likely associated with individuals involved in the mining, production, or trade of alum, a valuable commodity used in dyeing, tanning, and various industrial processes. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents and records from cities like Milan and Bergamo.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Alu was Giovanni Alu, a merchant from Milan who lived in the late 13th century. He was known for his involvement in the alum trade and his business dealings with other Italian cities.

Another notable figure was Pietro Alu, a scholar and writer from Bergamo, who lived in the 15th century. He authored several works on philosophy and theology, some of which are preserved in the libraries of various monasteries in northern Italy.

In the 16th century, the Alu family gained prominence in the city of Brescia, where they were involved in the local government and held influential positions. One member, Antonio Alu, served as a city councilor and played a role in the city's administration during the Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, the name Alu appeared in records from the town of Crema, where a branch of the family had settled. Marco Alu, born in 1621, was a respected physician who authored several treatises on medicine and served as a consultant to local nobility.

The 18th century saw the Alu family establish themselves in the city of Verona. Francesco Alu, born in 1735, was a renowned artist and painter whose works adorned churches and palaces throughout the region. His masterpiece, a fresco depicting the life of Saint Anthony, can still be admired in the Church of San Fermo Maggiore in Verona.

Throughout its history, the surname Alu has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, artists, and public servants. While its origins are rooted in the alum trade of medieval Italy, the name has since spread and evolved, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alu

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

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

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