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

Ariola, 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 Ariola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ariola in America

Ariola is the 22827th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ariola surname appeared 1,122 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 Ariola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ariola 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 Ariola

The surname Ariola has its roots in the Mediterranean region, specifically in Italy. It is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages, likely around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "ariola," which means "small threshing floor" or "small open space."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ariola can be found in a document from the archives of the city of Naples, dated around 1260. This document mentions a landowner named Giovanni Ariola, who owned a small farm on the outskirts of the city.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Arioli, Arioldi, and Arioletti. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

During the Renaissance period, the Ariola name gained some prominence in the city of Florence. Records from the 15th century indicate that a family of artisans, the Ariola brothers, were renowned for their skilled craftsmanship in metalwork and jewelry-making.

One notable figure with the surname Ariola was Tommaso Ariola, a Neapolitan painter who lived between 1573 and 1648. He was known for his religious works, which adorned several churches in Naples and its surrounding regions.

In the 18th century, the Ariola name was associated with a prominent family from the town of Amalfi, located on the stunning Amalfi Coast. This family was involved in the maritime trade and had connections with various Mediterranean ports.

Another individual of historical significance was Gaetano Ariola, a revolutionary and political activist born in Naples in 1786. He played a role in the short-lived Parthenopean Republic of 1799, which sought to establish a democratic system in the Kingdom of Naples.

As the Ariola surname spread across Italy and beyond, it was carried by individuals who migrated to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such example is Antonio Ariola, a Genoese explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World in 1493.

While the Ariola name may not be as widely recognized as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and social fabric of various regions within Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ariola

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

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

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