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

Gaviola, 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 Gaviola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaviola in America

Gaviola is the 44109th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaviola surname appeared 488 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 Gaviola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gaviola 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 Gaviola

The surname Gaviola has its origins in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "gaviola," which means "seagull." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname or a descriptive surname to someone who lived near the coast or had a connection with the sea.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gaviola can be found in the historical archives of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni Gaviola was mentioned in a document from 1278. This document detailed a trade transaction between Gaviola and a Venetian merchant, highlighting the maritime connections of the name's origins.

During the Renaissance period, the Gaviola family gained prominence in the city of Florence. In the 15th century, a notable artist and sculptor named Benedetto Gaviola (1435-1501) became renowned for his works in the Duomo di Firenze and other churches throughout the region. His intricate carvings and sculptures adorned many ecclesiastical buildings, leaving a lasting artistic legacy.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Gaviola family settled in the region of Abruzzo, where they owned vineyards and produced wine. One of their descendants, Antonio Gaviola (1610-1678), was a respected winemaker and is mentioned in several local records for his contributions to the wine industry.

The name Gaviola has also been associated with scholarly pursuits. In the 18th century, a renowned philosopher and mathematician named Giuseppe Gaviola (1725-1798) made significant contributions to the field of logic and published several treatises that were widely studied in universities across Europe.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Gaviola was Francesca Gaviola (1842-1913), a prominent Italian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education. Her passionate advocacy and writings played a crucial role in the early feminist movement in Italy.

While the surname Gaviola is not as common today, it has left an indelible mark on Italian history, spanning various fields such as art, wine-making, academia, and social reform. The name's connection to the seagull and the sea serves as a reminder of its maritime origins and the diverse paths taken by those who carried this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaviola

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

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

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