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

Areola, 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 Areola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Areola in America

Areola is the 47791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Areola surname appeared 443 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 Areola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Areola 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 Areola

The surname "AREOLA" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, particularly in the region of Tuscany. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "areola," which means "a small area or circle." This suggests that the name might have been associated with a specific geographic location or a topographical feature such as a small circular plot of land or a small village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "AREOLA" can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in several Italian manuscripts and records. For example, a certain Francesco Areola was mentioned in a document from the city of Florence, dated around 1380.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained prominence as it was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Girolamo Areola (1492-1556), a renowned humanist scholar and writer from Siena, who authored several influential works on classical literature and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in connection with the Italian artist and architect, Carlo Areola (1620-1688), who was known for his contributions to the design of several churches and public buildings in Rome.

Another noteworthy figure bearing the surname "AREOLA" was Domenico Areola (1718-1794), a prominent Italian mathematician and astronomer from Bologna. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was elected as a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze di Bologna.

In the 19th century, the name gained international recognition with the birth of Emilio Areola (1835-1912), an Italian diplomat and statesman who served as the Foreign Minister of Italy between 1896 and 1898.

Throughout its history, the surname "AREOLA" has also been associated with various place names and geographic locations in Italy, such as the village of Areola near Pisa, and the Areola Valley in the province of Siena.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Areola

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

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

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