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

Asilo, 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 Asilo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Asilo in America

Asilo is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Asilo surname appeared 120 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 Asilo.

The history of the last name Asilo

The surname Asilo is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Lazio. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "asilus," which means "refuge" or "sanctuary." This suggests that the name may have been given to families who lived near or operated a place of refuge, such as a monastery or church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Asilo can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Asilo" from the city of Naples. Another early reference is found in a manuscript from the 14th century, where a "Filippo Asilo" is listed as a resident of the town of Caserta.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Asilo was Francesco Asilo, a scholar and writer who lived in Rome. He is known for his works on philosophy and theology, which were widely read during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the name Asilo appeared in several historical records from the region of Lazio. One notable example is Girolamo Asilo, a skilled architect who was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in Rome and its surrounding areas.

Fast forward to the 18th century, and we find the name Asilo associated with a prominent family from Naples. Antonio Asilo (1725-1798) was a respected lawyer and judge who played a significant role in the legal reforms of the Kingdom of Naples during the reign of King Ferdinand IV.

Another notable individual with the surname Asilo was Maria Asilo (1780-1847), a philanthropist and social reformer from Rome. She dedicated her life to establishing orphanages and schools for underprivileged children, earning her widespread recognition and respect.

It is worth noting that the name Asilo has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as the town of Asilo Nido in the province of Frosinone, and the village of Asilo d'Appennino in the Abruzzo region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Asilo

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

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 Asilo 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.

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

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