Origin, Meaning, And History Of Aurelio
Aurelio is a smart boy name of Spanish and Italian origin. It means ‘golden’ or ‘the golden one.’ The name implies something golden or shining beautifully in Latin, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. The term arises from the Latin Aurelius, which means the golden one. The name Aurelius has pre-Roman roots. A plebeian family in ancient Rome bore it. The name was also borne by the fifth-century Christian saint Aurelius of Carthage.
Aurelius is highly prevalent in the Philippines and Mexico as a surname of Spanish origin. As an Italian surname, it is also common in southern France.
Aurelio and Aurilio both are derived from the first name Aurello. Aurilio is also a surname that dates back to the ancient city of Venice. According to scholars, Venetians were known by a single name until getting a second name for identification became essential. This happened as their populations rose and travel became more regular. The use of hereditary family names began in the 10th and 11th centuries, and the surname Aurilio was one such patronymic surname from those times.
There is little data about the earliest mention of Aurilio as a given name since it comes from many ancient terms. But as a surname, it was first found in Aquileia in 421. However, many consider Aurelius as a surname to have developed before this period in Rome. Thus, it is one of the oldest surviving surnames.
The name has many variations, with diverse spellings spanning across cultures. Aurèle in French, Auke in Frisian, Aurel in German, Aurél in Hungarian, Aurelijus in Lithuanian, Aureliusz in Polish, Aurélio in Portuguese, and Aurel and Aurică in Romanian are some variations of the name. The female version of the name is Aurelia.
In contemporary times, the name’s popularity has risen mainly because of Aurelio, the firstFilipino-made supercar. In the entertainment world, you might readily recognize Aurelio as the cousin of Gloria in the hit TV series国防部ern Family.
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Famous People With The Name Aurelio
- Aurelio FierroItalian actor and singer known for his hit song Scapricciatiello
- Aurelio MilaniItalian footballer who played for various Italian clubs in Serie A and Serie B becoming the top-scorer in both divisions.
- Aurelio PecceiItalian industrialist, philanthropist, and a co-founder and the first president of the Club of Rome
- José Aurelio GaySpanish footballer who coached many clubs in Segunda División and Segunda División B.
- Aurelio Gonzales Jr.Congressman of the 3rd District of Pampanga in the Philippines.
Aurelio On The Popularity Chart
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Popularity Over Time
The name witnessed a peak rise in popularity in 2021. View this graph to understand it in detail.
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The name’s rank was not good before 2008. But after that, it showed a slight improvement in ranking and consistency, as seen from this chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Aurelio?
The name Aurelio means golden, and the golden one.
2. What is the origin of the name Aurelio?
Aurelio has an Italian and Latin origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Aurelio?
Aurelio is pronounced as au-re-lee-oh.
