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

Alviani, 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 Alviani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alviani in America

Alviani is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alviani surname appeared 106 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 Alviani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alviani 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 Alviani

The surname ALVIANI originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "alveus," meaning a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small waterway.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in central and northern Italy. Some of the earliest spellings include Alvian, Alviani, and Alviano. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling at the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Alviani, a notable jurist from Padua who lived in the late 13th century. He authored several legal texts that were influential during his time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the Catasto Fiorentino, a tax record from Florence. This document mentioned several Alviani families residing in the city at the time.

During the Renaissance period, the Alviani name gained prominence with the birth of Bartolomeo Alviano (1455-1515), a renowned Venetian military commander. He played a significant role in the Italian Wars and was known for his victories against the Holy Roman Empire.

Another notable figure bearing the name was Gian Battista Alviani (1590-1658), an Italian painter from Mantua. He was celebrated for his works in the Baroque style, and his paintings can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the Alviani name was associated with the literary world through the poet and dramatist Domenico Alviani (1718-1786). He was born in Padua and is best known for his tragedies and satirical works.

During the 19th century, the name gained recognition in the field of science with the birth of Giovanni Alviani (1824-1899), an Italian geologist and paleontologist. He made significant contributions to the study of fossils and authored several influential publications on the subject.

Throughout history, the surname ALVIANI has been associated with various professions and achievements, ranging from law and military to art and science. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Italy, the name has left its mark across different regions and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alviani

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

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

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