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

Aprile, 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 Aprile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aprile in America

Aprile is the 35764th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aprile surname appeared 628 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 Aprile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aprile 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 Aprile

The surname Aprile is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples and its surrounding areas.

One of the earliest known records of the name Aprile can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the region of Apulia, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name may have been present in southern Italy as early as the Norman conquest of the region.

The name Aprile is derived from the Italian word "aprile," which means "April." This connection to the month of April likely stems from either a person born or a family established during that month, or perhaps a reference to the arrival of spring and the blossoming of new life.

In the 14th century, historical records mention a notable figure named Geronimo Aprile, a scholar and writer from Naples, who lived from around 1330 to 1390. His works, which included treatises on philosophy and theology, were widely circulated during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the Aprile family gained prominence in the city of Salerno, where they were known for their involvement in the silk trade. One member, Giovanni Battista Aprile (1520-1592), was a successful merchant and philanthropist who contributed to the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the city.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Aprile family settled in the town of Sorrento, near Naples. Notable among them was Vincenzo Aprile (1725-1798), a renowned architect who designed several important buildings in the region, including the Church of San Francesco di Paola in Sorrento.

Another prominent figure with the surname Aprile was Antonio Aprile (1865-1936), an Italian painter and sculptor from Naples. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday Neapolitan life, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and expressive brushwork.

Throughout its history, the surname Aprile has maintained a strong connection to the region of Campania, particularly the cities of Naples and Salerno. While the name may have spread to other parts of Italy and the world, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aprile

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

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

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