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

Caiola, 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 Caiola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caiola in America

Caiola is the 41799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caiola surname appeared 520 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 Caiola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caiola 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 Caiola

The surname Caiola originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, which includes the city of Naples. Its roots can be traced back to the 14th century, derived from the Italian word "cagliola," meaning "small stone" or "pebble." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone living near a rocky or stony area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Caiola can be found in the Catalogo dei Feudatari delle Province Napoletane, a historical document from the 15th century that catalogued the feudal landowners in the region of Naples. This document mentions a certain Girolamo Caiola, who was a landowner in the area of Sorrento during that time period.

In the 16th century, another notable mention of the name Caiola appears in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari. This manuscript includes a reference to a Nicola Caiola, who was a merchant and trader in the city during the mid-1500s.

The name Caiola has also been associated with various place names in the Campania region, such as the town of Caiolavecchia, located near the city of Salerno. This town's name is believed to be derived from the surname Caiola, suggesting that it may have been founded or inhabited by individuals bearing this name.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Caiola. One of the earliest was Giovanni Caiola (1520-1598), a renowned painter from Naples who specialized in religious artwork and frescoes. His works can be found in various churches and cathedrals throughout the region.

Another prominent figure was Gennaro Caiola (1675-1753), a composer and musician from Naples who was instrumental in the development of the Neapolitan school of opera. His compositions and works influenced the musical landscape of Italy during the late Baroque period.

In the 19th century, Raffaele Caiola (1810-1875) was a respected jurist and legal scholar from the town of Caivano, near Naples. He authored several influential texts on Italian law and served as a judge in the region.

Nicola Caiola (1848-1915) was a prominent politician and statesman from the city of Salerno. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was involved in various political and social reforms during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

More recently, Pasquale Caiola (1921-2003) was a renowned architect from Naples, known for his innovative designs and contributions to modernist architecture in Italy. His works include several notable buildings and structures throughout the Campania region.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname Caiola who have left their mark on various aspects of Italian history, culture, and society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caiola

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

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

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