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

Alvia, 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 Alvia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alvia in America

Alvia is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alvia surname appeared 218 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 Alvia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alvia 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 Alvia

The surname Alvia is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "albus," meaning "white" or "bright." The name may have initially been used as a nickname or a descriptor for someone with fair hair or a pale complexion.

In the early medieval period, surnames were often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin. The surname Alvia likely emerged as a way to distinguish individuals within a particular region or community. As the use of hereditary surnames became more widespread, the name Alvia would have been passed down from generation to generation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Alvia can be found in the ecclesiastical records of the town of Pisa, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a cleric named Giovanni Alvia, who served in the local church during that time.

In the 14th century, there are references to a noble family with the surname Alvia in the region of Tuscany. This family is believed to have held land and titles in the area around the city of Siena. Several members of this family are mentioned in historical documents and records from that period.

During the Renaissance, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Tommaso Alvia (1420-1498) gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. He was born in the town of Cremona and spent much of his career teaching at universities in northern Italy.

In the 16th century, a renowned artist named Luca Alvia (1512-1580) became known for his beautiful frescoes adorning churches and palaces throughout the Italian peninsula. His most famous works can be found in the Vatican and the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.

Another notable figure with the surname Alvia was Girolamo Alvia (1579-1648), a prominent architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several important buildings and fortifications in Venice and other parts of northern Italy during the 17th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Alvia has been associated with various areas of Italy, particularly the regions of Tuscany, Lombardy, and Veneto. While the name has maintained its distinct Italian roots, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alvia

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

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

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