Explore the Family Name Alberico
The meaning of Alberico
Italian (northern): from the ancient Germanic personal name Alberic meaning ‘elf king’, which was popular in northwestern Italy and southern France in the Middle Ages. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cosmo, Gino, Aldo, Amedeo, Angelo, Antonio, Berardino, Fiorino, Geno, Luigi, Marco, Modestino.
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How common is the last name Alberico in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Alberico has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alberico was ranked as the 25,147th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 26,853rd place, representing a drop of 6.78%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying this surname fell from 925 in 2000 to 905 in 2010, a decrease of 2.16%. Moreover, the proportion of people with the Alberico surname per 100k decreased by 8.82% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,147 | #26,853 | -6.78% |
| Count | 925 | 905 | -2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alberico
The ethnicity associated with the surname Alberico also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals identified as White (95.03% in 2000 and 93.48% in 2010), there were increases in other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 4.11% in 2000 to 4.86% in 2010, marking an increase of 18.25%. There was also a moderate rise in those identifying with two or more races, increasing from 0.54% to 0.66%. Remarkably, in 2010, a small portion (0.77%) started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, where previously there had been none. No data was reported for the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 93.48% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 4.11% | 4.86% | 18.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 0.66% | 22.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |