2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Aluotto
A surname derived from an Italian place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Aluotto. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aluotto 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Aluotto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aluotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aluotto
The surname Aluotto is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "alutus," meaning "tawny" or "yellowish-brown," possibly referring to the complexion or hair color of an early bearer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aluotto can be found in a historical document from the 12th century, where a certain Giulio Aluotto was mentioned as a landowner in the town of Catania, Sicily. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.
During the 13th century, the Aluotto family gained prominence in the city of Reggio Calabria, where they were involved in the silk trade. Records from this period show several members of the family, including Giacomo Aluotto (1215-1289) and his son, Pietro Aluotto (1247-1312), who were respected merchants and played an influential role in the local economy.
In the 15th century, a branch of the Aluotto family migrated to Naples, where they established themselves as successful bankers and financiers. One notable figure from this era was Antonio Aluotto (1438-1512), who served as a financial advisor to the Aragonese rulers of Naples and was instrumental in managing the kingdom's finances.
Another famous bearer of the name was the poet and playwright Vincenzo Aluotto (1560-1638), who was born in Messina, Sicily. His works, including several comedies and tragedies, were widely acclaimed during the Renaissance period and continue to be studied by literary scholars today.
The name Aluotto has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Aluotto di Monferrato, a small town in the Piedmont region, and Aluotto Vecchio, a historic district in the city of Catania, Sicily. These place names suggest that the Aluotto family had established roots and influence in different parts of the country over the centuries.
Other notable individuals with the surname Aluotto include:
1. Lucrezia Aluotto (1675-1743), a renowned painter from Naples known for her portraits and religious works.
2. Francesco Aluotto (1718-1792), a Sicilian architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Palermo.
3. Giuseppe Aluotto (1825-1896), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
4. Maria Aluotto (1890-1968), an opera singer from Calabria who performed in major opera houses across Europe.
5. Ettore Aluotto (1920-2005), a celebrated sculptor and artist from Sicily whose works are displayed in museums and galleries worldwide.
While the surname Aluotto is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich and diverse history that spans several centuries and regions of Italy, reflecting the influence and achievements of its bearers in various fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aluotto
Among Census respondents with the surname Aluotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Aluotto 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 Aluotto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 96
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aluotto
Aluotto appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 247 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 247 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 Aluotto 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 | #150,452 | #150,205 | 0.2% |
| Count | 109 | 109 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aluotto bearers went from 109 to 109 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 247 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #150,205.
FAQ
Aluotto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aluotto?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Aluotto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Aluotto?
Aluotto ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Aluotto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Aluotto.
Has Aluotto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aluotto went from 109 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Aluotto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aluotto, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%). 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 Aluotto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aluotto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Hispanic (3.7%). 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 Aluotto (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 Aluotto mean?
A surname derived from an Italian place name. 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 Aluotto (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 people share the surname Aluotto?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.