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

Aquilino, 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 Aquilino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aquilino in America

Aquilino is the 24934th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aquilino surname appeared 997 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 Aquilino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aquilino 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 Aquilino

The surname Aquilino is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "aquilinus," which means "eagle-like" or "of the eagle." This connection to the majestic bird of prey suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or a descriptor for someone with eagle-like qualities, such as keen eyesight, strength, or a commanding presence.

The earliest recorded instances of the Aquilino surname can be found in ancient manuscripts and records from various regions of Italy, particularly in the central and southern parts of the country. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," a collection of documents from the Monastery of Cava dei Tirreni in Campania, dating back to the 11th century.

The name Aquilino has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this surname was Bartolomeo Aquilino, a 14th-century Italian poet and humanist who lived in Bologna. Another prominent figure was Giacomo Aquilino, a 16th-century Italian writer and philosopher from Venice, known for his works on moral philosophy and ethics.

In the realm of art, the name Aquilino is connected to Cesare Aquilino, a 17th-century Italian painter from the city of Messina in Sicily. His works, which often depicted religious themes and portraits, can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Moving into the 19th century, Francesco Aquilino (1827-1891) was an Italian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement and served as a deputy in the Italian parliament.

Another notable individual was Giuseppe Aquilino (1872-1932), an Italian sculptor and medalist who gained recognition for his intricate medallions and portrait busts, many of which can be found in museums across Italy.

While the Aquilino surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora. However, its origins and historical connections remain firmly rooted in the Italian peninsula, where it has left an indelible mark across various fields, from literature and art to politics and philosophy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aquilino

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

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

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