Explore the Family Name Ales
The meaning of Ales
1. Italian (Sicily): regional variant of Alessi. 2. Slovenian and Czech (Aleš): from the personal name Aleš, from Latin Alexius (see Alexis). As a Czech name it may also be from an old pet form of the personal name Albert. 3. Dutch and German: variant of Alles or Ahles; compare also Ale 5. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Vito, Angelo, Calogero, Giuseppe, Pasquale, Sal.
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How common is the last name Ales in the United States?
The surname "Ales" dropped in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census cycles. In 2000, it ranked 27,128 overall in popularity but fell to 35,993 in 2010, marking a decrease of 32.68%. The number of people carrying the surname also decreased during this period from 839 to 623, representing a decline of 25.74%. When compared relative to the population, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people went down by 32.26% from 0.31 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,128 | #35,993 | -32.68% |
| Count | 839 | 623 | -25.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.21 | -32.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ales
In terms of ethnic identity as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution among individuals with the Ales surname also experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 85.70% of those with the surname identified themselves as White, which slightly reduced to 80.74% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among Ales increased significantly from 6.44% to 11.40%, showing a 77.02% growth. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a modest rise of 1.15%, moving from 5.24% to 5.30%. Individuals claiming two or more races also increased, from 1.55% to 2.09%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.7% | 80.74% | -5.79% |
| Hispanic | 6.44% | 11.4% | 77.02% |
| Black | 5.24% | 5.3% | 1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.09% | 34.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |