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

Acquarulo, 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 Acquarulo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acquarulo in America

Acquarulo is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acquarulo surname appeared 103 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 Acquarulo.

The history of the last name Acquarulo

The surname Acquarulo is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have originated in the mid-16th century, during the Renaissance period. The name is derived from the Italian word "acqua," meaning water, and "rulo," a diminutive suffix, suggesting a connection to a small waterway or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Acquarulo can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Acquarulo was mentioned as a merchant in the year 1572. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around the Campania region of southern Italy.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various municipal records from the towns of Salerno and Avellino, both located in the Campania region. This lends further credence to the theory that the surname originated in this area and was likely associated with individuals residing near small water sources or waterways.

During the 18th century, the Acquarulo surname gained some prominence with the birth of Antonio Acquarulo (1720-1788), a noted sculptor and architect from the town of Cava de' Tirreni, near Salerno. His works can still be seen in various churches and public buildings throughout the region.

Another notable figure bearing the Acquarulo surname was Vincenzo Acquarulo (1824-1892), a politician and lawyer from the town of Ariano Irpino in the province of Avellino. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the latter part of the 19th century.

In the 20th century, the name Acquarulo continued to be associated with individuals from southern Italy, particularly the Campania and Basilicata regions. One such individual was Francesco Acquarulo (1901-1978), a celebrated artist and painter from the town of Potenza, whose works are housed in various museums and galleries throughout Italy.

While the Acquarulo surname is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich history and strong ties to the southern regions of the country, particularly the areas around Naples, Salerno, and Avellino. The name's connection to water sources and waterways is a testament to the importance of water in the lives and livelihoods of the people who bore this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acquarulo

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

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 Acquarulo 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.

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 Acquarulo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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