2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Aluia
A surname denoting a place of origin, possibly from the Italian town Alia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Aluia. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aluia 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Aluia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aluia, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aluia
The surname ALUIA has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. It is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages, between the 11th and 13th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ALUIA can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a historical document detailing the distribution of lands and properties among the Christian conquerors after the reconquest of Valencia in 1238. This suggests that the name may have been present in the region before the 13th century.
The etymology of ALUIA is not entirely clear, but it is speculated to be derived from a combination of Arabic and Latin roots. Some scholars believe it may have originated from the Arabic word "al-wadi," meaning "the valley," which was later Latinized to "aluia" or "alluvia." This could indicate that the name was originally associated with a specific geographical location or a family residing in a valley area.
Another theory suggests that ALUIA may be related to the Latin word "alumen," meaning "alum" or "aluminum," which was an important mineral used in dyeing and tanning processes during medieval times. This could imply that the name was initially associated with a family or individuals involved in the production or trade of alum.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pere Aluia was mentioned in the "Crònica de Ramon Muntaner," a historical chronicle documenting the reign of King James I of Aragon. Pere Aluia was a prominent merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in negotiating trade agreements between the Crown of Aragon and various Mediterranean powers.
Another notable bearer of the surname ALUIA was Francesc Aluia (c. 1470-1540), a Catalan painter and sculptor who contributed to the artistic renaissance in Barcelona during the 16th century. His works can be found in several churches and museums across the region.
In the 17th century, the name ALUIA was associated with the town of Aluiavila, located in the Catalan region of the Lleida province. This place name may have derived from the surname itself, suggesting that the family had established a presence in the area and potentially owned lands or properties there.
Other notable individuals with the surname ALUIA include Jaume Aluia (1620-1685), a prominent lawyer and judge in Barcelona, and Maria Aluia (1750-1820), a respected scholar and educator who contributed to the advancement of women's education in Catalonia during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
While the surname ALUIA is not as widespread as some other Catalan surnames, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the region's culture and traditions, with various theories surrounding its origins and connections to notable individuals and places throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aluia
Among Census respondents with the surname Aluia, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Aluia 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 Aluia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 119
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aluia
Aluia 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+10 bearers (+9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 599 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,892 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.2%) | Up 599 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 1,892 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 Aluia 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 | #140,157 | #142,049 | -1.3% |
| Count | 119 | 120 | 0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aluia bearers went from 119 to 120 (+0.8% change). The surname moved down 1,892 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #142,049.
FAQ
Aluia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aluia?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Aluia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Aluia?
Aluia ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Aluia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Aluia.
Has Aluia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aluia went from 119 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 1 (+0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Aluia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aluia, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.8%). 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 Aluia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (119 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aluia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), Hispanic (0.8%). 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 Aluia (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 Aluia mean?
A surname denoting a place of origin, possibly from the Italian town Alia. 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 Aluia (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 many Americans have the surname Aluia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.