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

Bollo, 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 Bollo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bollo in America

Bollo is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bollo surname appeared 161 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 Bollo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bollo 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 Bollo

The surname Bollo is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Northern Italy. The name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "bulla," which referred to a seal or stamp used in official documents. This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been involved in official recordkeeping or administration.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bollo can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. In this record, a person named "Bollo de Verona" is mentioned, indicating that the name was present in the city of Verona during that time.

The name Bollo also appears in various medieval manuscripts and records from Northern Italian cities, such as Genoa, Milan, and Pavia. These mentions often refer to individuals involved in trade, commerce, or administrative roles within their respective communities.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Bollo was Giovanni Bollo, a prominent merchant and banker from Genoa who lived in the 14th century. His wealth and influence allowed him to play a significant role in the political affairs of the city during that period.

In the 15th century, the name Bollo was associated with the noble Bollo family of Pavia. This family held significant landholdings and titles within the region, and their members were known for their involvement in local governance and military affairs.

Another individual of note was Antonio Bollo, a Renaissance-era humanist scholar and poet who was born in Milan in 1455. His works contributed to the literary and intellectual culture of the time, and he was celebrated for his mastery of Latin and Greek.

During the 16th century, the name Bollo gained prominence in the city of Venice, where a family of that name held influential positions within the maritime and trading industries. One member, Lorenzo Bollo, was a successful merchant and shipowner who played a pivotal role in the city's maritime activities.

While the surname Bollo has its roots in Northern Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other regions of the country and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bollo

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

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

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