Explore the Family Name Aalto
The meaning of Aalto
Finnish: ornamental name from aalto ‘wave’, adopted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in western and southern Finland (compare Laine 4). Compare also Alto. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Tauno, Ensio, Pentti, Reino, Sulo, Tarmo, Wilho. Scandinavian Hilma, Johan.
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How common is the last name Aalto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aalto has seen a small dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the rank of the surname was 74,164, which slightly decreased to 74,826 in 2010, marking a decline of 0.89%. However, in terms of count, there was an increase from 243 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 to 258 in 2010, a growth of 6.17%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #74,826 | -0.89% |
| Count | 243 | 258 | 6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aalto
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Aalto. In 2000, 94.65% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, a percentage that saw a slight decrease by 1.72% to reach 93.02% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased from 2.88% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010. Additionally, there were no Aaltos who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, while a new ethnicity appeared in 2010, with 2.33% identifying as Hispanic. There were no records of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 93.02% | -1.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 3.1% | 7.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |