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

Eulo, 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 Eulo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eulo in America

Eulo is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eulo surname appeared 126 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 Eulo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eulo 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 Eulo

The surname Eulo has its origins in the small village of Eulo, located in the southwestern region of the Calabria province in Italy. The name can be traced back to the 11th century, with records indicating that it derived from the Greek word "eulos," meaning "well-twisted" or "well-woven," likely referring to the local textile industry.

One of the earliest known references to the Eulo surname is found in the Catasto Onciario, a land registry compiled in the late 15th century under the rule of King Ferdinand I of Naples. This document lists several families bearing the name Eulo as landowners in the vicinity of the village.

In the 16th century, a notable figure by the name of Giovanni Eulo (1525-1598) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was commissioned by the Spanish viceroy to design and construct several fortifications and public buildings throughout the region.

The Eulo surname also appears in various church records and census documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, indicating its prevalence in the surrounding areas of Calabria. One such record mentions a Antonio Eulo (1632-1711), a respected local scholar and teacher who authored several works on philosophy and theology.

As the Eulo family spread throughout Italy and beyond, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Eulo, Euli, and Eulo. In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Francesco Eulo (1812-1890) emerged as a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Naples. He is credited with establishing several charitable organizations and funding the construction of a hospital in his hometown.

Another notable individual bearing the Eulo surname was Giuseppe Eulo (1876-1942), a renowned painter and sculptor from Sicily. His works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and earned him critical acclaim during the early 20th century.

While the Eulo surname has its roots in the southern Italian region of Calabria, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the name remains closely tied to its origins, serving as a testament to the rich history and heritage of the small village from which it emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eulo

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

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

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