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

Auletta, 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 Auletta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Auletta in America

Auletta is the 40313th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Auletta surname appeared 543 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 Auletta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Auletta 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 Auletta

The surname Auletta originates from Italy and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "auletta," which translates to "small courtyard" or "small hall." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who lived near or worked in a small courtyard or hall.

The earliest recorded instances of the Auletta surname can be found in historical documents from southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata. This aligns with the fact that the name has a distinctly southern Italian origin and flavor.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Auletta name is in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Cava dei Tirreni in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

Over the centuries, the Auletta surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Giovanni Auletta, a 14th-century notary and lawyer from the town of Salerno in Campania. Another notable figure was Girolamo Auletta, a 16th-century painter and architect from Naples, who is best known for his work on the Church of Santa Maria la Nova.

In the 18th century, the Auletta name gained further prominence with the birth of Vincenzo Auletta, a renowned lawyer and jurist from Potenza in Basilicata. He was a leading figure in the Neapolitan legal system and authored several influential legal treatises during his lifetime (1734-1805).

Moving into the 19th century, Pietro Auletta (1850-1928) was a distinguished Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the early years of the Italian Republic.

Another notable figure was Raffaele Auletta (1897-1953), a prominent Italian politician and journalist who served as the mayor of Naples during the turbulent years of World War II. He was instrumental in leading the city through the difficult period of reconstruction following the war's end.

While the Auletta surname has its roots firmly planted in southern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, carried by generations of migrants and descendants. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply intertwined with the regions of Campania and Basilicata, where the name first emerged and flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Auletta

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

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

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