Explore the Family Name D’alessio
The meaning of D’alessio
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Alessio (see Alexis). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Gaetano, Carmine, Domenic, Guido, Luigi, Rocco, Salvatore, Alfonse, Antonio, Carlo, Matteo.
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How common is the last name D’alessio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname D’Alessio ranked 11,154th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 11,603rd in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.03%. The count of individuals with this surname increased modestly from 2,609 in 2000 to 2,706 in 2010, an increase of 3.72%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 5.15%, from 0.97 in 2000 to 0.92 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,154 | #11,603 | -4.03% |
| Count | 2,609 | 2,706 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.92 | -5.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name D’alessio
Ethnic identity associated with the surname D’Alessio also showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 96.74% in 2000 to 94.16% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation more than doubled over the decade, rising sharply from 1.95% in 2000 to 4.47% in 2010. Representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander category and among those identifying with two or more races both experienced slight declines, while no D’Alessio individuals identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 94.16% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 4.47% | 129.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.74% | -11.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.33% | -2.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |