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

Criscuolo, 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 Criscuolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Criscuolo in America

Criscuolo is the 22838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Criscuolo surname appeared 1,121 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 Criscuolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Criscuolo 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 Criscuolo

The surname Criscuolo has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "crespo," meaning "curly," suggesting that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone with curly hair.

The name Criscuolo is most commonly associated with the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. It is thought to have originated in the town of Agerola, located in the province of Naples, where some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the 15th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Criscuolo name was Giovanni Criscuolo, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the city of Naples during the late 16th century. Historical records indicate that he was a prominent figure in the local community and held significant influence in the region.

Another notable individual with the Criscuolo surname was Antonio Criscuolo, a renowned painter who lived in Naples during the 17th century. His work is considered a prime example of the Baroque style that flourished in Italy during that period, and some of his paintings can still be found in churches and museums throughout the region.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Criscuolo family migrated to the town of Bovalino in the province of Reggio Calabria, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and merchants. One of the most notable members of this branch was Francesco Criscuolo, who served as the mayor of Bovalino in the late 1700s.

During the 19th century, the Criscuolo name gained further recognition with the birth of Vincenzo Criscuolo, a celebrated Italian lawyer and politician. Born in Naples in 1821, Vincenzo played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several years.

Another individual of note was Gennaro Criscuolo, a renowned linguist and scholar born in Agerola in 1856. His extensive research and publications on the Neapolitan dialect and Italian linguistics earned him widespread acclaim in academic circles during his lifetime.

While the Criscuolo name has its roots firmly planted in southern Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other regions and countries due to migration and diaspora. However, the surname's rich history and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in the Italian heritage from which it emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Criscuolo

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

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

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