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

Lalio, 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 Lalio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lalio in America

Lalio is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lalio surname appeared 104 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 Lalio.

The history of the last name Lalio

The surname LALIO originates from the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, with records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "lallo," which means "stammerer" or "one who has a speech impediment." This may indicate that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who had difficulty speaking fluently.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LALIO can be found in a municipal registry from the town of Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, dated 1487. The entry lists a certain "Giovanni Lalio," suggesting that the name was already well-established in the area by that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname LALIO was Francesco Lalio (1525-1590), a celebrated painter and architect from Bologna. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout Emilia-Romagna.

As the centuries passed, the LALIO name spread beyond its region of origin. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Kingdom of Naples, where they remained for several generations. One member of this branch, Tommaso Lalio (1642-1721), was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the prestigious Royal Court of Naples.

During the 18th century, the LALIO surname made its way to the island of Sicily. Here, a prominent figure was Giuseppe Lalio (1745-1819), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who helped fund the construction of several churches and hospitals in the city of Palermo.

In the 19th century, the LALIO name crossed the Atlantic Ocean, with some members of the family emigrating to the Americas in search of new opportunities. One such individual was Antonio Lalio (1822-1892), who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and became a successful merchant and trader.

Throughout its long history, the LALIO surname has been associated with various occupations and fields, including the arts, law, business, and philanthropy. While its origins may have been humble, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscapes of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lalio

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

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 Lalio 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.

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

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