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

Gondola, 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 Gondola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gondola in America

Gondola is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gondola surname appeared 195 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 Gondola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gondola 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 Gondola

The surname Gondola is of Italian origin, derived from the Venetian dialect word "gondola," which refers to the traditional flat-bottomed rowing boats used for transportation in the canals of Venice. The name likely originated in the city of Venice during the medieval period, when gondola transportation was a vital part of daily life.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Gondola can be traced back to the 13th century in various Venetian documents and records. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who worked as gondoliers or were involved in the construction and maintenance of these iconic boats.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Gondola surname was Marco Gondola, a renowned Venetian navigator and explorer who lived in the late 13th century. Marco Gondola is credited with pioneering new trade routes and establishing commercial ties between Venice and various ports in the Mediterranean region.

In the 15th century, the Gondola family gained prominence in Venice, with several members holding influential positions within the city's government and maritime organizations. Notably, Andrea Gondola (1420-1492) served as the Doge of Venice, the highest-ranking elected official in the Republic of Venice, from 1484 until his death.

During the Renaissance period, the Gondola surname was associated with several notable artists and intellectuals. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Gondola (1536-1618), a celebrated Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraits. His masterpieces can still be admired in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Another prominent individual with the Gondola surname was Giacomo Gondola (1598-1670), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Venice. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was a respected figure in the scientific community of his time.

Throughout the centuries, the Gondola surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artisans, and members of the nobility. While the name is most commonly associated with its Venetian roots, it has also been adopted by families in other regions of Italy and beyond, as migration and cultural exchange occurred over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gondola

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

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

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