Explore the Family Name Alaimo
The meaning of Alaimo
Italian (Sicily): from a medieval personal name, Alaimo, which is of uncertain origin. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Sal, Carmelo, Giovanni, Calogero, Antonio, Carmine, Gaspare, Gino, Gioacchino.
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How common is the last name Alaimo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alaimo has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alaimo was ranked as the 14,006th most popular surname in the United States and increased to the 14,233rd spot by 2010. This represents a rank change of -1.62%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,976 in 2000 to 2,107 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.63%. But proportionally, the presence of this surname in the overall population per 100,000 decreased slightly, from 0.73 in 2000 to 0.71 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,006 | #14,233 | -1.62% |
| Count | 1,976 | 2,107 | 6.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.71 | -2.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alaimo
In terms of ethnicity, the data from Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Alaimo surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, though there were shifts in its ethnic composition between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.29% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which saw a slight decrease to 93.83% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0.71% to 0.81%, while the proportion of those identifying with two or more races dipped slightly from 1.21% to 1.19%. The most significant shift was seen in the Hispanic category, where the percentage increased from 2.53% in 2000 to 3.75% in 2010. No individuals with the Alaimo surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 93.83% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.75% | 48.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.19% | -1.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.81% | 14.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |