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

Chiodo, 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 Chiodo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chiodo in America

Chiodo is the 15727th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chiodo surname appeared 1,854 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 Chiodo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chiodo 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 Chiodo

The surname Chiodo has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "chiodo," which means "nail" or "spike." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a metalworker or someone involved in the production or trade of nails.

The earliest known usage of the name Chiodo can be traced back to the city of Naples in the southern region of Campania. Records from the 1200s mention individuals with this surname residing in the area, indicating a strong presence in this part of Italy during the medieval period.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some historical documents reference the name as "Chiodi" or "Chiodus," reflecting the influence of local dialects and scribal practices.

One notable early reference to the Chiodo name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari in the Apulia region, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name may have been present in southern Italy even before its documented appearance in Naples.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the Chiodo surname have left their mark in various fields. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Chiodo (1522-1590), a renowned Italian painter and architect from Naples who contributed to the design and renovation of several churches and palaces in the city.

Another notable bearer of the name was Niccolò Chiodo (1648-1719), a Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Venice and the surrounding regions.

In the realm of literature, Antonio Chiodo (1770-1842) was an Italian poet and playwright from Naples. He wrote several comedies and tragedies that were performed in theaters across Italy during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Moving forward in time, Giuseppe Chiodo (1890-1964) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, representing the region of Apulia in the early 20th century.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Domenico Chiodo (1908-1990), an Italian mathematician and professor who made significant advancements in the fields of functional analysis and partial differential equations.

While the Chiodo surname may have originated from humble beginnings, its bearers have left a lasting impact across various facets of Italian history and culture, spanning the arts, politics, academia, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chiodo

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

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

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