Explore the Family Name Alu
The meaning of Alu
Italian (Sicily; Alù): variant of Aloi. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Cataldo, Donato, Carlo, Carmelo, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Alu's popularity slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49366 in popularity in the United States, and by 2010 it moved up one spot to 49365. The number of individuals with the surname Alu also saw a modest increase over that decade. There were approximately 400 people with the surname Alu in 2000, which rose to 426 by 2010, representing a 6.5% increase. However, when comparing the proportion per 100,000 people, the figure dipped slightly from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #49,365 | 0% |
| Count | 400 | 426 | 6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alu
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data related to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alu. In 2000, a significant majority of individuals with this surname, about 78.50%, identified as White. This percentage marginally increased to 79.34% by 2010. Additionally, over this ten-year period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, from 2.50% to 3.29% and from 3.25% to 4.23%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined from 10.00% in 2000 to 7.51% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Two or more races slightly decreased from 5.75% to 5.63%. Lastly, there were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 79.34% | 1.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10% | 7.51% | -24.9% |
| Two or More Races | 5.75% | 5.63% | -2.09% |
| Black | 3.25% | 4.23% | 30.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.29% | 31.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |