2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Aurilia
A Latinate surname derived from the Latin word "aurum" meaning gold.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 153 Americans carry the last name Aurilia. That puts it at #132,523 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,240,224 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Aurilia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
153
1 in 2,240,224
Census rank
#132,523
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
133
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 133 bearers of the surname Aurilia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 132523rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Aurilia, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Black (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Aurilia
The surname AURILIA is of Italian origin, with its roots dating back to the ancient Roman period. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "aurelia," which means "golden" or "gilded." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked with gold or had a connection to the precious metal.
The name AURILIA can be traced back to the 1st century AD, with records showing its presence in various regions of the Roman Empire, including Italy, Gaul (modern-day France), and Hispania (modern-day Spain). One of the earliest documented references to the name is found in a Roman inscription from the city of Pompeii, which mentions an individual named Marcus Aurelius Aurilia.
During the Middle Ages, the name AURILIA appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts across Italy. For instance, a document from the 12th century in the archives of the city of Siena mentions a landowner named Pietro Aurilia. Additionally, a 14th-century chronicle from the city of Florence refers to a prominent merchant named Giovanni Aurilia.
In the Renaissance period, the name AURILIA gained further recognition. One notable figure was Giulio Aurilia (1499-1576), an Italian painter and architect from the city of Bologna. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.
Another prominent individual bearing the surname AURILIA was Vincenzo Aurilia (1569-1624), a renowned Italian composer and organist from Naples. He is best known for his numerous sacred compositions, including motets and masses.
During the 17th century, the name AURILIA was associated with several notable scholars and intellectuals. One example is Gian Battista Aurilia (1612-1679), a philosopher and theologian from the city of Palermo in Sicily. He authored several influential works on metaphysics and ethics.
It is also worth noting that the name AURILIA has been linked to various place names and locations throughout Italy. For instance, there is a small town called Aurilia in the region of Piedmont, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.
While the surname AURILIA is more commonly found in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, it remains deeply rooted in its Italian heritage and continues to carry the historical significance associated with its ancient Roman origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aurilia
Among Census respondents with the surname Aurilia, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Black (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Aurilia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Aurilia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 121
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 7
- Black or African American1.5% · 2
- Two or more races1.5% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Aurilia
Aurilia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-13 bearers (-10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,447 places
2020
#132,523
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
+23 bearers (+20.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 16,872 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.6%) | Down 21,447 places |
| 2020 | #132,523 | 133 | 0.04 | +23 bearers (+20.9%) | Up 16,872 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Aurilia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #132,523 | 11.3% |
| Count | 110 | 133 | 20.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 11.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Aurilia bearers went from 110 to 133 (+20.9% change). The surname moved up 16,872 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #132,523.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Aurilia
FAQ
Aurilia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Aurilia?
Name Census estimates that about 153 living Americans carry the surname Aurilia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,240,224 residents.
How common is Aurilia?
Aurilia ranks #132,523 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 133 people with the surname Aurilia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (153), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Aurilia.
Has Aurilia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Aurilia went from 110 recorded bearers to 133. That is an increase of 23 (+20.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #132,523.
What does the Census say about the background of Aurilia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Aurilia, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Black (1.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Aurilia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Aurilia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (5.3%), Black (1.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Aurilia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Aurilia mean?
A Latinate surname derived from the Latin word "aurum" meaning gold. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Aurilia (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Aurilia?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Aurilia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.