Alberto Surname
Approximately 282,922 people bear this surname
Alberto Surname User-submission:
It derives from the name Adalbert which originates from two Germanic words athala (nobility) and bertha (illustre), that is, identifies an individual of noble lineage, of shining nobility. The name, by imitation, was given, in medieval times, to children as an indication of nobility and then as a simple wish.
Read More About This SurnameAlberto Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | 115,949 | 1:233 | 43 |
| Mozambique | 76,012 | 1:359 | 63 |
| Philippines | 19,525 | 1:5,185 | 418 |
| Mexico | 17,034 | 1:7,287 | 838 |
| Brazil | 6,956 | 1:30,775 | 1,302 |
| Honduras | 6,238 | 1:1,413 | 270 |
| United States | 4,933 | 1:73,476 | 8,469 |
| Portugal | 4,888 | 1:2,131 | 310 |
| Argentina | 3,867 | 1:11,053 | 1,033 |
| El Salvador | 3,730 | 1:1,701 | 307 |
| Peru | 3,084 | 1:10,306 | 1,456 |
| Tanzania | 2,704 | 1:19,579 | 2,496 |
| Spain | 2,294 | 1:20,380 | 2,239 |
| Italy | 2,281 | 1:26,811 | 4,789 |
| Curaçao | 2,268 | 1:69 | 20 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,602 | 1:6,512 | 617 |
| France | 1,285 | 1:51,691 | 6,791 |
| Cuba | 1,189 | 1:9,691 | 854 |
| Bolivia | 992 | 1:10,702 | 1,142 |
| Saudi Arabia | 676 | 1:45,645 | 6,666 |
| Colombia | 589 | 1:81,110 | 3,281 |
| Indonesia | 431 | 1:306,843 | 27,171 |
| Canada | 345 | 1:106,799 | 11,489 |
| Malawi | 340 | 1:50,350 | 7,017 |
| Guatemala | 324 | 1:49,638 | 2,249 |
| Namibia | 266 | 1:9,058 | 1,749 |
| Netherlands | 251 | 1:67,280 | 11,478 |
| Egypt | 244 | 1:376,786 | 23,402 |
| Venezuela | 240 | 1:125,850 | 4,170 |
| Malaysia | 211 | 1:139,783 | 8,872 |
| Zimbabwe | 194 | 1:79,579 | 11,668 |
| Australia | 170 | 1:158,798 | 16,605 |
| England | 169 | 1:329,693 | 24,334 |
| Uruguay | 167 | 1:20,549 | 2,356 |
| Nicaragua | 154 | 1:39,098 | 1,274 |
| United Arab Emirates | 120 | 1:76,352 | 6,997 |
| South Africa | 105 | 1:515,978 | 41,519 |
| Russia | 80 | 1:1,801,538 | 116,326 |
| Hong Kong | 56 | 1:130,991 | 2,371 |
| Switzerland | 56 | 1:146,659 | 14,074 |
| Panama | 55 | 1:71,132 | 3,050 |
| Chile | 49 | 1:359,520 | 9,978 |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | 49 | 1:3,621 | 328 |
| Ecuador | 43 | 1:369,903 | 9,697 |
| Singapore | 43 | 1:128,086 | 5,748 |
| Nigeria | 37 | 1:4,787,642 | 126,894 |
| Ethiopia | 36 | 1:2,709,618 | 8,935 |
| Sudan | 36 | 1:1,041,950 | 3,038 |
| Thailand | 35 | 1:2,018,238 | 239,646 |
| India | 34 | 1:22,560,747 | 316,052 |
| Lebanon | 32 | 1:176,159 | 7,943 |
| Aruba | 28 | 1:3,696 | 529 |
| DR Congo | 27 | 1:2,736,280 | 122,818 |
| Germany | 24 | 1:3,354,394 | 150,996 |
| Belgium | 20 | 1:574,832 | 53,219 |
| Paraguay | 20 | 1:361,837 | 5,406 |
| New Zealand | 18 | 1:251,574 | 23,165 |
| China | 14 | 1:97,665,826 | 5,141 |
| Estonia | 12 | 1:110,150 | 19,471 |
| Puerto Rico | 12 | 1:295,845 | 2,647 |
| Qatar | 12 | 1:196,500 | 26,891 |
| Belize | 11 | 1:32,316 | 2,112 |
| Wales | 10 | 1:309,453 | 16,869 |
| Cape Verde | 9 | 1:58,849 | 2,149 |
| Costa Rica | 9 | 1:531,119 | 4,381 |
| Pakistan | 9 | 1:19,849,321 | 72,658 |
| Guam | 8 | 1:20,015 | 3,029 |
| Northern Ireland | 7 | 1:263,577 | 11,625 |
| Israel | 7 | 1:1,222,519 | 68,299 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 6 | 1:16,528 | 1,436 |
| Moldova | 6 | 1:593,561 | 36,655 |
| Sweden | 6 | 1:1,641,126 | 116,183 |
| Belarus | 5 | 1:1,900,212 | 97,012 |
| Benin | 5 | 1:2,067,120 | 68,069 |
| Bermuda | 5 | 1:13,056 | 1,849 |
| Denmark | 5 | 1:1,128,943 | 52,970 |
| Jersey | 5 | 1:19,840 | 3,614 |
| Norway | 5 | 1:1,028,457 | 61,363 |
| Poland | 5 | 1:7,601,750 | 167,855 |
| Uganda | 5 | 1:7,807,856 | 134,263 |
| Armenia | 4 | 1:732,545 | 11,666 |
| Bahrain | 4 | 1:337,152 | 6,054 |
| Cameroon | 4 | 1:5,192,267 | 135,173 |
| Ghana | 4 | 1:6,755,173 | 15,406 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 4 | 1:432,005 | 185 |
| Iraq | 4 | 1:8,755,414 | 23,373 |
| Kuwait | 4 | 1:950,174 | 18,811 |
| Morocco | 4 | 1:8,619,025 | 73,251 |
| New Caledonia | 4 | 1:69,056 | 6,678 |
| Romania | 4 | 1:5,019,468 | 62,922 |
| Suriname | 4 | 1:138,154 | 7,029 |
| Turkey | 4 | 1:19,455,356 | 155,681 |
| Uzbekistan | 4 | 1:7,732,286 | 43,643 |
| Yemen | 4 | 1:6,606,324 | 25,896 |
| Finland | 3 | 1:1,832,234 | 57,803 |
| Iceland | 3 | 1:126,697 | 5,403 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 1:7,690,411 | 57,263 |
| Kazakhstan | 3 | 1:5,894,165 | 166,702 |
| Kenya | 3 | 1:15,393,300 | 77,493 |
| Monaco | 3 | 1:12,355 | 2,088 |
| Scotland | 3 | 1:1,784,606 | 41,943 |
| Taiwan | 3 | 1:7,814,915 | 41,694 |
| Vietnam | 3 | 1:30,882,018 | 4,101 |
| Zambia | 3 | 1:5,283,307 | 43,479 |
| Ireland | 2 | 1:2,354,470 | 19,715 |
| Algeria | 2 | 1:19,315,776 | 97,017 |
| Austria | 2 | 1:4,257,718 | 99,224 |
| Czechia | 2 | 1:5,316,734 | 169,646 |
| Greece | 2 | 1:5,539,895 | 129,142 |
| Haiti | 2 | 1:5,341,954 | 21,336 |
| Japan | 2 | 1:63,922,146 | 62,827 |
| Liberia | 2 | 1:2,204,268 | 40,131 |
| Macau | 2 | 1:300,815 | 1,009 |
| Niger | 2 | 1:9,596,008 | 86,358 |
| Oman | 2 | 1:1,843,986 | 9,590 |
| Senegal | 2 | 1:7,289,671 | 8,117 |
| Azerbaijan | 1 | 1:9,649,122 | 47,873 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1:159,356,773 | 26,077 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 | 1:3,536,402 | 19,532 |
| Botswana | 1 | 1:2,186,929 | 30,250 |
| British Virgin Islands | 1 | 1:31,594 | 1,029 |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 1:6,978,905 | 86,260 |
| Central African Republic | 1 | 1:4,515,390 | 1,196 |
| Congo | 1 | 1:4,989,096 | 34,171 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1:884,876 | 13,055 |
| Dominica | 1 | 1:75,891 | 912 |
| East Timor | 1 | 1:1,215,928 | 507 |
| French Polynesia | 1 | 1:280,805 | 7,211 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1:3,745,545 | 47,852 |
| Guyana | 1 | 1:762,221 | 14,420 |
| Hungary | 1 | 1:9,816,277 | 73,288 |
| Iran | 1 | 1:76,782,524 | 277,718 |
| Jordan | 1 | 1:8,842,437 | 26,010 |
| Lithuania | 1 | 1:3,034,588 | 47,401 |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 1:580,542 | 15,155 |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 1:2,101,472 | 31,546 |
| Madagascar | 1 | 1:23,649,837 | 9,420 |
| Mauritius | 1 | 1:1,293,417 | 16,552 |
| Slovenia | 1 | 1:2,487,675 | 31,128 |
| South Sudan | 1 | 1:11,415,076 | 3,182 |
| Swaziland | 1 | 1:1,298,199 | 1,718 |
| Syria | 1 | 1:19,301,022 | 22,457 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1 | 1:1,363,975 | 22,013 |
| Ukraine | 1 | 1:45,522,696 | 503,646 |
| United States Virgin Islands | 1 | 1:110,375 | 6,934 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 5 | 1:4,875,074 | 116,529 |
| Wales | 2 | 1:784,208 | 16,349 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:3,743,216 | 32,299 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 36 | 1:1,394,963 | 75,931 |
The alternate forms: Albertó (1) & Àlberto (1) are calculated separately.
Alberto (2,825,010) may also be a first name.
Alberto Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
It derives from the name Adalbert which originates from two Germanic words athala (nobility) and bertha (illustre), that is, identifies an individual of noble lineage, of shining nobility. The name, by imitation, was given, in medieval times, to children as an indication of nobility and then as a simple wish. The surname began to settle in the late Middle Ages thanks to the cult of numerous saints including St. Albert the Great.
The Alberti surname is Panitalian.
Alberto, although distributed throughout the peninsula, has a greater concentration in the north, where the influence of the Lombards first and the Franks later was greater.
Alberta, very rare, is specific to Foggia.
Albertacci, extremely rare, has a very small strain from Trieste and from Turin.
Albertarelli, very rare, would seem to have a strain in Milan and one in Ravenna.
Albertario is from the area between Milan and Pavia.
Albertella would seem specific to the Verbanese.
Albertelli has a small stock in Alessandria and Genoa, has Lombardian strains in Milan and Brescia, and has Emilia-Romagna stock in Piacenza and Parma. Albertin, typically Venetian, is specific to the area that includes the provinces of Padua and Rovigo.
Albertino is from Piedmont, from Turin and from Cuneo.
Albertis is practically unique.
Alberto has a nucleus between Turin, Cuneo and Savona and strains in the Neapolitan and in the province of Catanzaro.
Alberton is typical of the Vicenza area although it is also present in a significant way in the Treviso area.
Albertone is from Turin.
Albertoni would seem Lombard, Brescia, Cremonese, Milanese and Mantuan, but has significant presences also in Bologna and Florence.
Aliberti has a main nucleus in Campania and strains in the Strait area, in Rome and in Piedmont.
Aliberto, very rare, has a stock in Messina and one in Naples.
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Alberto Religious Adherence
in Lebanon
Religious Adherence
in Lebanon
Alberto Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Alberto Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Alberto (Arabic: ألبيرتو, Georgian: ალბერტო, Russian: Альберто) has its highest incidence in Angola. It may also appear as a variant: Albertó or Àlberto. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Alberto? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 1,931st most commonly held last name internationally, borne by approximately 1 in 25,758 people. The surname is primarily found in Africa, where 69 percent of Alberto live; 68 percent live in Southern Africa and 68 percent live in Luso-Southern Africa. Alberto is also the 182nd most common forename internationally It is held by 2,825,010 people.
The last name Alberto is most frequent in Angola, where it is borne by 115,949 people, or 1 in 233. Other than Angola it occurs in 144 countries. It is also common in Mozambique, where 27 percent are found and The Philippines, where 7 percent are found.
Alberto Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Alberto has changed over time. In The United States the number of people who held the Alberto surname increased 13,703 percent between 1880 and 2014; in England it increased 3,380 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Wales it increased 500 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Scotland it increased 300 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Alberto Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those holding the Alberto last name is predominantly Maronite (57%) in Lebanon.
In The United States those bearing the Alberto last name are 41.2% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 94.43% registered to vote for the party.
The amount Alberto earn in different countries varies greatly. In Italy they earn 41.47% less than the national average, earning €17,576 per year; in Peru they earn 19.99% less than the national average, earning S/. 15,509 per year; in South Africa they earn 27.43% less than the national average, earning R 172,452 per year; in Colombia they earn 14.67% more than the national average, earning $26,032,300 COP per year; in United States they earn 5.38% less than the national average, earning $40,829 USD per year and in Canada they earn 5.9% less than the national average, earning $46,750 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertó | 95 | 1 | / |
| Àlberto | 95 | 1 | / |
| Albertos | 93 | 2,154 | / |
| Albertho | 93 | 381 | / |
| Albertto | 93 | 36 | / |
| Galberto | 93 | 14 | / |
| Albertou | 93 | 2 | / |
| Aslberto | 93 | 2 | / |
| Halberto | 93 | 2 | / |
| Alberrto | 93 | 1 | / |
| Allberto | 93 | 1 | / |
| Albertgo | 93 | 1 | / |
| Albaerto | 93 | 1 | / |
| Albeerto | 93 | 1 | / |
| Aalberto | 93 | 1 | / |
| Albertoo | 93 | 1 | / |
| Albertoh | 93 | 1 | / |
| Ailberto | 93 | 1 | / |
| D'Alberto | 88 | 1,783 | / |
| Gaulberto | 88 | 17 | / |
| Alberttos | 88 | 6 | / |
| Halbertho | 88 | 1 | / |
| Atilberto | 88 | 1 | / |
| Allbertos | 88 | 1 | / |
| Agliberto | 88 | 1 | / |
| Alberta | 86 | 1,692 | / |
| Alverto | 86 | 895 | / |
| Albarto | 86 | 29 | / |
| Elberto | 86 | 8 | / |
| Albirto | 86 | 6 | / |
| Albertá | 86 | 4 | / |
| Aluerto | 86 | 2 | / |
| Alborto | 86 | 1 | / |
| Alvertos | 80 | 132 | / |
| Golberto | 80 | 102 | / |
| Alvertou | 80 | 67 | / |
| Albertha | 80 | 52 | / |
| Albertas | 80 | 26 | / |
| Galberta | 80 | 5 | / |
| Albertau | 80 | 1 | / |
| Halbérto | 80 | 1 | / |
| Halverto | 80 | 1 | / |
| Almperto | 80 | 1 | / |
| Alhbarto | 80 | 1 | / |
| Houlberto | 75 | 1 | / |
| Albeartas | 75 | 1 | / |
| Ogliberto | 75 | 1 | / |
| Albertaus | 75 | 1 | / |
| Galbertha | 75 | 1 | / |
| Alborta | 71 | 733 | / |
| Albarta | 71 | 17 | / |
| Alverta | 71 | 7 | / |
| Elberta | 71 | 5 | / |
| D'Albertas | 71 | 5 | / |
| Halbertadt | 71 | 4 | / |
| Albirta | 71 | 2 | / |
| Elbarto | 71 | 0 | / |
| Holberta | 67 | 1 | / |
| Albirtha | 67 | 1 | / |
| Albartha | 67 | 1 | / |
| Halberthaha | 67 | 1 | / |
Alberto Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alberto in the Georgian language | ||
| ალბერტო | alberto | - |
| Alberto in the Russian language | ||
| Альберто | alberto | - |
| Alberto in the Arabic language | ||
| ألبيرتو | albyrtw | - |
| ألبرتو | albrtw | - |
| البرتو | albrtw | - |
| البيرتو | albyrtw | - |
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