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

Cipullo, 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 Cipullo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cipullo in America

Cipullo is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cipullo surname appeared 201 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 Cipullo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cipullo 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 Cipullo

The surname Cipullo has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cipolla," which means onion. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who cultivated or sold onions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a document from the town of Bari, in the southern Italian region of Apulia, dated 1471. The document mentions a certain Giovanni Cipullo, who was a merchant dealing in various agricultural products, including onions.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Cipullo began to spread across various parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. This was likely due to the migration of families bearing this surname in search of better economic opportunities.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Antonio Cipullo (1650-1718) from Naples gained recognition as a skilled painter, known for his religious works and portraiture. His paintings can still be found in several churches and museums across southern Italy.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Giuseppe Cipullo (1804-1879), a politician and lawyer from Palermo, Sicily. He served as a member of the Sicilian Parliament and was actively involved in the Italian Unification movement.

During the 19th century, the name Cipullo also appeared in various records from the town of Caserta, near Naples. One such record mentions a certain Vincenzo Cipullo (1822-1895), who was a respected landowner and farmer in the region.

As Italian immigrants began to settle in other parts of the world, the surname Cipullo eventually spread to countries like the United States, Argentina, and Australia. One notable figure was Gino Cipullo (1910-1988), an Italian-American jewelry designer based in New York City, who was known for his innovative and contemporary jewelry designs.

Overall, the surname Cipullo has a rich history, originating from Italy and potentially linked to the cultivation or trade of onions in its early days. Despite its humble beginnings, the name has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including art, politics, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cipullo

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

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

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