Find out how popular the last name Abriola is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abriola.

Abriola, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abriola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abriola in America

Abriola is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abriola surname appeared 178 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abriola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abriola to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Abriola

The surname Abriola is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to regions in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "aprile," meaning April, which is the month when nature blossoms and comes to life. This surname may have been initially given as a nickname to someone born or associated with the month of April.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the historic city of Naples, where the Abriola family is documented as having lived as early as the 14th century. The name appears in various medieval records and manuscripts from this region, sometimes spelled as "Abrioli" or "Abriolis."

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Abriola surname was Girolamo Abriola, a renowned painter from Naples who specialized in religious works. His artistic contributions adorned several churches and monasteries in the city during the Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, the Abriola family gained prominence in the southern Italian town of Reggio Calabria. Records show that Pietro Abriola, born in 1632, was a respected magistrate and legal scholar who authored several treatises on jurisprudence.

As the Abriola name spread across Italy, it became associated with various place names and towns. One such example is the town of Abriola in the province of Potenza, which likely derived its name from the surname itself or from individuals who originally settled there.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Ferdinando Abriola, born in 1818 in Naples. He was a prominent politician and served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

Another individual of note was Giovanni Abriola, born in 1865 in Reggio Calabria. He was a respected linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of Italian dialects and their origins.

Throughout history, the Abriola surname has been carried by numerous individuals, each leaving their mark in various fields and regions of Italy. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation over time, its roots remain deeply embedded in the rich cultural tapestry of southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abriola

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abriola.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abriola was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Abriola has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abriola was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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