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

Landolina, 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 Landolina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Landolina in America

Landolina is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Landolina surname appeared 111 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 Landolina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Landolina 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 Landolina

The surname Landolina originated in Sicily, Italy, and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "landola," which means a small fishing boat or gondola. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely associated with fishing communities along the Sicilian coastline.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 14th-century Sicilian manuscript "Codice Diplomatico dei Re Aragonesi," which mentions a "Giovanni Landolina" from the city of Messina. This document provides evidence of the name's presence in Sicily during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records related to the Spanish rule of Sicily. A notable figure was Tommaso Landolina, born in 1525, who served as a magistrate and judge in Palermo under the Spanish viceroy.

During the 17th century, the Landolina family gained prominence in the region of Palermo, where they were involved in trade and commerce. One notable member was Giuseppe Landolina, born in 1647, who was a successful merchant and landowner.

In the 18th century, the name Landolina was associated with several scholars and intellectuals. For instance, Vincenzo Landolina (1718-1795) was a renowned philosopher and writer from Palermo, known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another significant figure from this era was Antonino Landolina (1745-1820), a lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Sicily during the Napoleonic era.

As the centuries progressed, the Landolina name continued to be present in various regions of Sicily, with individuals from the family achieving notable positions in various fields, such as law, academia, and public service.

While the name Landolina is primarily associated with Sicily, it is worth noting that variations of the name can be found in other parts of Italy, as well as in areas with historical Sicilian migration, such as parts of the United States and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Landolina

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

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

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