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

Arsola, 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 Arsola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arsola in America

Arsola is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arsola surname appeared 197 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 Arsola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arsola 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 Arsola

The surname Arsola has its origins in the Italian region of Veneto, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "arsula," which translates to "little bear." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who exhibited bear-like characteristics or perhaps had a physical resemblance to a bear.

In the early days, the name was often spelled with variations such as "Arsula," "Arsulla," or "Arsola." These spellings can be found in various historical records and documents from the Veneto region, including land registries and church records.

One of the earliest known references to the name Arsola can be traced back to a land deed from the city of Verona, dated 1487, which mentions a certain "Giacomo Arsola" as a landowner. Another notable mention is in a birth record from the town of Vicenza, dated 1512, where a child was registered with the surname Arsola.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals bearing the name Arsola have left their mark on history. One such figure was Pietro Arsola (1527-1595), a renowned Renaissance painter from Venice, known for his religious artworks adorning various churches in the city. Another notable bearer of the name was Girolamo Arsola (1610-1678), a Venetian architect who contributed to the design and construction of several prominent buildings in the city, including the Palazzo Pesaro.

In the 18th century, a family by the name of Arsola gained prominence in the town of Bassano del Grappa, where they were involved in the silk trade. One member of this family, Antonio Arsola (1745-1812), became a respected merchant and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the local community.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Giuseppe Arsola (1820-1892), a Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the various states of the Italian peninsula.

Throughout its history, the surname Arsola has also been associated with various place names, particularly in the Veneto region. For example, there is a small village called Arsola in the province of Padua, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arsola

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

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

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