Explore the Family Name Aiuto
The meaning of Aiuto
Italian: from the personal name Aiuto with the meaning ‘help’, often a short form of the personal name B(u)onaiuto ‘good help’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aiuto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aiuto has seen a rise in popularity over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Aiuto was ranked as the 78,549th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had climbed to the 73,464th position, marking a 6.47% increase. The count of people bearing this surname also increased by 16.81%, with a total of 226 in 2000 to 264 in 2010. This change shows an increase in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #73,464 | 6.47% |
| Count | 226 | 264 | 16.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aiuto
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a slight shift for the Aiuto surname between 2000 and 2010. People with this surname primarily identify as White, with this group accounting for 94.25% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 94.70% in 2010. The second-largest ethnic identity group is Hispanic, which saw a significant increase from 2.65% in 2000 to 4.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped drastically from 2.65% to zero during the same period. There were no individuals with the Aiuto surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.25% | 94.7% | 0.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 4.92% | 85.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |