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

Iulo, 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 Iulo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iulo in America

Iulo is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iulo surname appeared 137 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 Iulo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iulo 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 Iulo

The surname IULO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period, around the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "iulus," which means "a small plant" or "a catkin." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near or worked with plants or vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IULO can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, Italy, dated around 1250. This document mentions a person named Giovanni Iulo, who was a merchant involved in the trade of spices and textiles. The name IULO is also mentioned in several other historical records from various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lombardy, and Naples.

During the Renaissance period, the name IULO gained some prominence in literary circles. In the 16th century, there was a poet and scholar named Pietro Iulo, who was born in Naples in 1520 and died in 1598. He is known for his works in Italian and Latin, including a collection of poems titled "Rime Toscane."

In the 18th century, there was a notable artist from Rome named Domenico Iulo, who was born in 1725 and died in 1802. He was a painter and engraver, known for his portraits and religious works. Some of his paintings can be found in churches and museums across Italy.

Another notable figure with the surname IULO was Francesco Iulo, a military leader from Naples who lived in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the title of Baron for his service.

In the late 19th century, a man named Giuseppe Iulo from Sicily made a name for himself as a successful businessman and philanthropist. He established several charitable foundations and contributed significantly to the development of his hometown.

While the surname IULO is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has persisted throughout the centuries and can be found in various regions of Italy, as well as among Italian diaspora communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iulo

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

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

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