2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Alviani
Derived from Italian place names featuring the prefix "Alvi-" likely of Germanic origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Alviani. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alviani 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Alviani in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alviani, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alviani
Among Census respondents with the surname Alviani, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Alviani 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 Alviani surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 7
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alviani
Alviani 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-6 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,953 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 413 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 15,953 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 413 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 Alviani 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 | #153,769 | #154,182 | -0.3% |
| Count | 106 | 103 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alviani bearers went from 106 to 103 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 413 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #154,182.
FAQ
Alviani surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alviani?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Alviani. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Alviani?
Alviani ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Alviani. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Alviani.
Has Alviani become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alviani went from 106 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Alviani?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alviani, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Alviani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alviani appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), Hispanic (6.8%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Alviani (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 Alviani mean?
Derived from Italian place names featuring the prefix "Alvi-" likely of Germanic origin. 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 Alviani (0.03 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 Alviani?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.