Explore the Family Name Aliotta
The meaning of Aliotta
Italian (southern): from a pet form of the personal name Alìa, a variant of Elia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Antonino, Francesco, Gaetano, Giuseppe, Paolino.
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How common is the last name Aliotta in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aliotta has seen a slight change over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 58,692 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it advanced slightly to rank at 58,182, which is a growth rate of 0.87%. The count of people bearing the surname also increased from 323 to 349, marking an 8.05% rise. However, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 remained stable at 0.12 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #58,182 | 0.87% |
| Count | 323 | 349 | 8.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aliotta
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Aliotta identify as White. In 2000, 97.21% of Aliottas identified as such, although this dropped slightly to 95.42% in 2010. A small percentage of this group identifies as Hispanic, with the number increasing from 2.17% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010, marking a growth rate of 18.89%. No Aliottas identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.42% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.58% | 18.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |