Explore the Family Name Alano
The meaning of Alano
Italian (mainly Campania) and Hispanic (mainly Philippines): from the personal name Alano (see Allen).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alano has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alano ranked 51,458 in popularity and rose to 48,256 by 2010, a change of 6.22%. The count of individuals with the Alano surname also increased from 380 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, marking a 15.26% change. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people bearing the name Alano grew by 7.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #48,256 | 6.22% |
| Count | 380 | 438 | 15.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alano
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Alano surname between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation rose by 15.81%, from 55.79% to 64.61%. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of those identifying as White, with a drop of 28.61% from 29.74% to 21.23%. The representation of two or more races also fell slightly by 9.94%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation experienced a slight rise of 2.81%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 55.79% | 64.61% | 15.81% |
| White | 29.74% | 21.23% | -28.61% |
| Hispanic | 7.11% | 7.31% | 2.81% |
| Two or More Races | 6.84% | 6.16% | -9.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |