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

Labriola, 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 Labriola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Labriola in America

Labriola is the 20971st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Labriola surname appeared 1,255 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 Labriola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Labriola 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 Labriola

The surname Labriola is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Campania in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "labrum," meaning "lip," with the suffix "-ola" indicating a diminutive form, suggesting a connection to a physical feature or a place name associated with a lip-shaped landform.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Nola, near Naples. During this period, the name appeared in various historical documents, such as tax records and property deeds, often spelled as "Labriolia" or "Labriula."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Labriola, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Nola during the late 14th century. His family's influence and wealth were documented in several contemporary chronicles and legal records.

In the 16th century, the Labriola family established a presence in the nearby city of Naples, where they were actively involved in the local administration and cultural scene. Notably, Antonio Labriola (1560-1635) was a respected scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on ethics and political theory.

The name gained further prominence in the 19th century with the birth of Antonio Labriola (1843-1904), a renowned Italian philosopher, sociologist, and Marxist theorist. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of Marxist thought in Italy and his works, such as "Essays on the Materialist Conception of History," had a significant impact on the intellectual landscape of the time.

Another notable bearer of the name was Arturo Labriola (1873-1959), an Italian jurist and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament and held various ministerial positions during the early 20th century.

In the field of literature, Raffaele Labriola (1901-1990) was a celebrated Italian poet and essayist, known for his works that explored themes of existentialism and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Le stagioni della solitudine" (The Seasons of Solitude), garnered critical acclaim and cemented his place in the literary canon.

While the surname Labriola has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the regions of Campania and Naples, where it first emerged and flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Labriola

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

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

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