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

Cavallo, 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 Cavallo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cavallo in America

Cavallo is the 9464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cavallo surname appeared 3,438 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 Cavallo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cavallo 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 Cavallo

The surname Cavallo originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "cavallo," meaning "horse." This name likely originated as a descriptive surname, given to someone who worked with horses or had a physical resemblance to a horse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cavallo can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region of Italy. In these records, dated around the 11th century, there are references to individuals with the surname Cavallo living in the town of Cava de' Tirreni.

During the 13th century, the Cavallo family held notable positions in the city of Genoa. Records from this period mention a Guglielmo Cavallo, a prominent merchant and member of the city's ruling council. His son, Nicolò Cavallo, born in 1260, was a respected jurist and served as a judge in Genoa.

In the 14th century, the Cavallo name appeared in various documents across Italy, including the Florentine Libro della Taglia, a tax record from 1427. One notable figure from this period was Giovanni Cavallo, a skilled goldsmith born in Venice in 1375, whose works were highly sought after by the city's nobility.

The 16th century saw the rise of the Cavallo family in the Kingdom of Naples. Girolamo Cavallo, born in 1525, was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of San Gregorio Armeno. His nephew, Antonio Cavallo (1570-1642), was a celebrated painter whose works can be found in churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, the Cavallo name was associated with the literary world. Giacomo Cavallo (1615-1687), born in Rome, was a respected poet and playwright whose works were performed in theaters across Italy. His contemporary, Francesco Cavallo (1620-1695), was a renowned philosopher and theologian, known for his treatises on metaphysics and logic.

Throughout its history, the surname Cavallo has been associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diversity of individuals who have carried this name. While the origins of the name can be traced back to medieval Italy, its legacy has endured and spread across different regions, contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cavallo

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

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

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