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

Imperiale, 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 Imperiale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imperiale in America

Imperiale is the 38691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imperiale surname appeared 571 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 Imperiale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imperiale 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 Imperiale

The surname Imperiale is of Italian origin, deriving from the Latin word "imperialis," meaning "imperial" or "relating to an emperor." This surname likely emerged during the Middle Ages, when it was used to denote individuals associated with imperial or royal courts, or those who held positions of authority under the rule of an emperor or sovereign.

The earliest recorded instances of the Imperiale surname can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern and central regions. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by individuals closely connected to the Holy Roman Empire or other Italian noble families with imperial ties.

In the 13th century, the Imperiale family gained prominence in the Republic of Genoa, where they held influential positions and played a significant role in the city's political and economic affairs. Notable figures from this era include Niccolò Imperiale, a Genoese nobleman and statesman who lived from 1241 to 1309.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Imperiale surname appeared in various historical records and documents across Italy, including in the archives of the Papal States and the Republic of Venice. One notable bearer of the name was Giovanni Imperiale, a renowned humanist, scholar, and diplomat who lived from 1406 to 1473.

The Imperiale family also established itself in the Kingdom of Naples in the 16th century, where they held titles and estates. Among the prominent figures from this era was Gian Vincenzo Imperiale, a Neapolitan nobleman and military leader who lived from 1550 to 1623.

In the 17th century, the Imperiale surname gained further recognition through the achievements of individuals like Giuseppe Renato Imperiali, a influential cardinal and diplomat in the Papal States, who lived from 1651 to 1737.

Throughout history, the Imperiale surname has been associated with various noble families, influential individuals, and those who held positions of power and authority within imperial or royal courts across Italy and other parts of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imperiale

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

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

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