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

Arleo, 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 Arleo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arleo in America

Arleo is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arleo surname appeared 135 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 Arleo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arleo 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 Arleo

The surname Arleo is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. It is believed to be a variant of the Latin name "Aurelius," derived from the Roman family name "Aurelii." This name was commonly adopted by individuals associated with the city or region of Aurelia, located in the Ligurian region of northwestern Italy.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Arleo can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various records and manuscripts from the regions of Liguria and Piedmont. One notable reference is found in the "Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova," a collection of historical documents from the Republic of Genoa, where an individual named Giovanni Arleo is mentioned in the year 1289.

In the 15th century, the name Arleo was also present in the city of Asti, located in the Piedmont region. Historical records from this period, such as the "Annali di Asti," mention a prominent family bearing the surname Arleo, who held positions of influence within the local community.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Arleo was Bartolomeo Arleo, born around 1470 in Genoa. He was a renowned merchant and explorer who undertook several voyages to the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions, contributing to the expansion of trade routes during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure was Giacomo Arleo, born in Asti in 1532. He was a skilled architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and fortifications in the Piedmont region, including the Cittadella di Alessandria, a significant military fortress constructed in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Arleo gained prominence in the city of Turin, where a family by that name established itself as prominent landowners and patrons of the arts. One member, Girolamo Arleo (1621-1699), was a respected scholar and historian who authored several works on the history and culture of the Piedmont region.

Additionally, the name Arleo has been associated with several place names and older spellings. For instance, the town of Arlerio, located in the province of Como, Lombardy, is believed to have derived its name from a variant of the surname Arleo. Similarly, the village of Arleno in the Piedmont region may have originated from an older spelling of the name.

Throughout history, the surname Arleo has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and local leaders. While not as widely known as some other Italian surnames, it has left its mark on the cultural and historical fabric of the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas of Liguria, Piedmont, and Lombardy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arleo

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

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

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