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

Basilio, 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 Basilio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Basilio in America

Basilio is the 10620th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Basilio surname appeared 3,015 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Basilio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Basilio 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 Basilio

The surname Basilio originated in Italy, derived from the Greek name "Basilios," meaning "kingly" or "royal." It was a popular name during the Byzantine era and was often used for Byzantine emperors and high-ranking officials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Basilio can be found in the 11th century, where it appears in a document from the Republic of Venice. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Basilio," a merchant from the city of Venice.

During the Middle Ages, the name Basilio was particularly prevalent in the regions of Campania and Calabria in Southern Italy. It was often associated with noble families and landowners, suggesting a connection to Byzantine nobility who had settled in these areas.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Basilio Falco di Benevento (1285-1349) was a renowned jurist and legal scholar. He served as a judge in the city of Benevento and wrote several treatises on Roman law.

Another prominent individual with the surname Basilio was Girolamo Basilio (1520-1591), a humanist scholar and poet from the city of Naples. He was known for his Latin poetry and his translations of ancient Greek texts.

In the 17th century, a Neapolitan artist named Gian Battista Basilio (1639-1707) gained recognition for his religious paintings and frescoes. His works adorned several churches and palaces in Naples and the surrounding regions.

During the 18th century, the surname Basilio was also found in Sicily, where a family by the name of Basilio di Palermo owned vast estates and vineyards. One of their descendants, Giuseppe Basilio (1758-1832), was a respected winemaker and businessman.

Another notable figure was Carlo Basilio (1845-1912), an Italian politician and lawyer from the Basilicata region. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for the rights of peasants and agricultural workers.

Throughout its history, the surname Basilio has been associated with various professions, including merchants, scholars, artists, and landowners. Its Greek origins and connections to Byzantine nobility have contributed to its enduring presence in Italy and the Mediterranean region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Basilio

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

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

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