Explore the Family Name Alo
The meaning of Alo
1. Italian (mainly Apulia): variant of Aloe. 2. Filipino: unexplained. 3. Samoan and Hawaiian: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Olindo, Angelo, Attilio, Cesare, Silvio. Spanish Carlito, Lourdes, Noemi.
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How common is the last name Alo in the United States?
In terms of popularity, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an upward trend for the surname Alo over a decade. In the year 2000, Alo was ranked as the 36,232nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the rank of 27,059 - a significant improvement of 25.32%. The count of individuals with the Alo surname also grew from 584 in 2000 to 895 in 2010, representing an increase of 53.25%. Consequently, the proportion of the Alo surname per 100,000 people also rose from 0.22 to 0.3, marking a growth rate of 36.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #27,059 | 25.32% |
| Count | 584 | 895 | 53.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.3 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alo
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Alo surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or White. However, there has been a shift in these proportions between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Alo surname holders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 49.66% to 45.59%, while those identifying as White also saw a drop from 31.51% to 27.49%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a substantial rise from 1.88% to 7.15%. Those identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 11.64% to 12.85%. Notably, no Alo surname holders identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 49.66% | 45.59% | -8.2% |
| White | 31.51% | 27.49% | -12.76% |
| Two or More Races | 11.64% | 12.85% | 10.4% |
| Black | 1.88% | 7.15% | 280.32% |
| Hispanic | 5.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |