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

Arlia, 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 Arlia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arlia in America

Arlia is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arlia surname appeared 300 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 Arlia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arlia 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 Arlia

The surname ARLIA appears to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "arlius," meaning "elevated" or "lofty," which may have referred to a person living in a high or hilly area. The earliest known spelling variations include Arlia, Arlia, and Arlija.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ARLIA can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Florence, where a man named Guido Arlia was mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name may have been associated with nobility or landowners in the region.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pietro Arlia (1320-1390) was a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Siena. His works are still celebrated for their artistic and architectural significance.

During the Renaissance period, a man named Giovanni Arlia (1450-1525) was a respected scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Bologna. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his writings on ethics and morality.

In the 17th century, a member of the ARLIA family, Francesca Arlia (1610-1680), gained recognition as a talented painter and portraitist. Her works were commissioned by wealthy patrons and can be found in various galleries and private collections across Italy.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Vincenzo Arlia (1770-1845), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded several honors and distinctions for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

While the surname ARLIA is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has persisted throughout history and can still be found in various regions of Italy today, particularly in the central and northern parts of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arlia

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

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

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