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

Acquilano, 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 Acquilano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acquilano in America

Acquilano is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acquilano surname appeared 116 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 Acquilano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acquilano 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 Acquilano

The surname ACQUILANO originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Abruzzo. Its roots can be traced back to the 13th century, and it is believed to be derived from the Italian word "aquila," meaning "eagle." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who lived in areas associated with eagles or had a connection to these majestic birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ACQUILANO surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Molisano, a collection of medieval documents from the regions of Molise and Abruzzo. In this compilation, there is a mention of a certain "Petrus de Aquilano" in a document dated 1289.

The name ACQUILANO is also closely linked to the town of Aquilonia, located in the province of Avellino, Campania. It is possible that some individuals with this surname originated from this town or had ties to the area. The town's name itself derives from the Latin word "aquila," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and the symbolic eagle.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the ACQUILANO surname. One of the earliest recorded was Nicola Acquilano, a Franciscan friar who lived in the 14th century and was known for his contributions to the study of theology and philosophy. Another prominent figure was Pietro Acquilano, a 16th-century Italian artist and architect who worked on various churches and buildings in Naples and its surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, Domenico Acquilano (1708-1782) was a prominent Italian composer and violinist. He served as the Kapellmeister at the court of the Elector of Bavaria and composed several operas and instrumental works. Another individual of note was Gabriele Acquilano (1823-1899), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the late 19th century.

One of the more recent individuals with the ACQUILANO surname was Enrico Acquilano (1919-2001), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples and exhibited his art in numerous galleries throughout Italy and other European countries.

While the ACQUILANO surname may not be as widespread as some other Italian surnames, its history and connections to the symbolic eagle, as well as its geographical origins in Abruzzo and Campania, make it a distinctive and intriguing name with deep roots in Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acquilano

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

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

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