Explore the Family Name Alterio

The meaning of Alterio

Italian (southern): from the personal name Alterio, a variant of Altieri. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Angelo, Sebastino.

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How common is the last name Alterio in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Alterio has seen a surge in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Alterio was ranked 55,376 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 52,851, marking a 4.56% increase. The count also increased from 347 to 392 during the same period, representing a significant rise of nearly 13%.

20002010Change
Rank#55,376#52,8514.56%
Count34739212.97%
Proportion per 100k0.130.130%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alterio

In regards to ethnicity, individuals with the Alterio surname are predominantly identified as White based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 95.68% identified as White with this percentage dropping slightly to 89.80% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.46% to 8.67%. No individuals with the surname Alterio identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White95.68%89.8%-6.15%
Hispanic3.46%8.67%150.58%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%