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

Consul, 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 Consul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Consul in America

Consul is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Consul surname appeared 193 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 Consul.

We can also compare 2010 data for Consul 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 Consul

The surname "CONSUL" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "consul," which referred to one of the highest-ranking magistrates in ancient Rome. The name likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who held this prestigious position or had ancestors who did.

In Italy, the name CONSUL can be traced back to various regions, including Rome, Tuscany, and Naples. It is possible that some early bearers of this name were involved in local government or administration, reflecting the historical significance of the term "consul."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CONSUL appears in a 13th-century manuscript from the Archivio di Stato di Firenze, which mentions a certain "Giovanni CONSUL" who served as a notary in Florence during that time period.

Another notable figure with the surname CONSUL was Marco CONSUL, a renowned painter from Venice who lived between 1470 and 1548. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 16th century, a family named CONSUL resided in the town of Siena, Tuscany. Historical records mention a Pier CONSUL, born in 1532, who was a successful merchant and landowner in the region.

Moving to the 17th century, a notable figure was Francesco CONSUL, a Neapolitan philosopher and writer who lived from 1612 to 1687. His works covered a range of topics, including ethics, politics, and metaphysics.

During the 18th century, the CONSUL surname gained recognition in the field of music. Antonio CONSUL, born in 1725 in Rome, was a celebrated composer and violinist who performed for various noble families across Europe.

It is worth noting that some variations of the CONSUL surname emerged over time, such as CONSOLI and CONSOLINI, which were likely influenced by regional dialects and linguistic evolution.

While the surname CONSUL may have ancient roots, it has endured through the centuries and can still be found in various parts of Italy and among Italian communities around the world, reflecting its rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Consul

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

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

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