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

LaMendola, 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 LaMendola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaMendola in America

LaMendola is the 21842nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaMendola surname appeared 1,190 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 LaMendola.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaMendola 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 LaMendola

The surname LAMENDOLA is of Italian origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Calabria, located in southern Italy. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "mandorla," which means "almond," suggesting a potential connection to almond cultivation or trade.

Historical records indicate that the name LAMENDOLA first appeared in the 13th century, with mentions found in various documents and manuscripts from that era. One notable example is the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, which contains several references to individuals bearing the surname LAMENDOLA.

In the 14th century, the name LAMENDOLA gained prominence in the town of Cosenza, located in the province of Calabria. Several families with this surname were documented in the town's records, suggesting their involvement in local affairs and commerce.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname LAMENDOLA was Giovanni LAMENDOLA, who lived in Cosenza during the late 14th century. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his name appears in various legal documents and property records from that time period.

Another notable figure was Matteo LAMENDOLA, born in 1525 in the town of Rende, near Cosenza. He was a renowned scholar and philosopher, renowned for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 17th century, the LAMENDOLA family gained prominence in the city of Naples, with several members holding important positions in the local government and clergy. One such individual was Girolamo LAMENDOLA (1620-1690), a respected lawyer and judge who served as a magistrate in the Neapolitan legal system.

The 18th century saw the rise of Antonio LAMENDOLA (1745-1818), a prominent architect and engineer from Cosenza. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the region.

Another notable figure was Giuseppe LAMENDOLA (1790-1857), a writer and poet from Cosenza. His works focused on the themes of nature, love, and the beauty of his native region, earning him recognition as one of the leading literary figures of his time.

While the surname LAMENDOLA has its roots in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Campania, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, as families migrated and established new branches over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaMendola

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

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

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