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

Evola, 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 Evola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Evola in America

Evola is the 25332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Evola surname appeared 977 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 Evola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Evola 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 Evola

The surname "Evola" is believed to have its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "evolare," which means "to fly away" or "to soar." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive name or a nickname to someone who was known for their swiftness or agility.

In the early medieval period, the name "Evola" appeared in various records and documents from regions such as Piedmont, Lombardy, and Veneto in northern Italy. It was often spelled in slightly different variations, such as "Evoli" or "Evoli." These variations likely emerged due to dialectal differences and the evolving nature of language over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Evola" can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a nobleman named Guglielmo Evola from the town of Asti in Piedmont. This suggests that the name was already well-established among the aristocratic classes at that time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "Evola" was Bartolomeo Evola, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was born in Genoa in 1437 and is known for his writings on ethics and metaphysics. His work "De Rerum Natura" (On the Nature of Things) was highly influential during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the name "Evola" was associated with a prominent family from the town of Cassine in Piedmont. This family produced several notable figures, including Giovanni Battista Evola, who served as a magistrate and diplomat in the court of the Duke of Savoy.

Another individual worth mentioning is Cesare Evola, a military commander and strategist who lived in the 17th century. He was born in Verona in 1624 and gained recognition for his role in defending the city against the Venetian forces during the War of the Mantuan Succession.

In the late 19th century, the name "Evola" gained further prominence with the birth of the Italian philosopher and esotericist, Julius Evola (1898-1974). Although controversial, his writings on metaphysics, traditionalism, and the occult had a significant influence on various intellectual and political movements in the 20th century.

While the surname "Evola" has its roots in northern Italy, it has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, when it was likely derived from the Latin word "evolare" and associated with qualities such as swiftness and agility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Evola

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

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

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