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

Lavulo, 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 Lavulo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lavulo in America

Lavulo is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lavulo surname appeared 142 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 Lavulo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lavulo 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 Lavulo

The surname LAVULO has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "lavolo," which means "wooden bowl" or "trough." This suggests that the name might have been associated with an occupation or trade related to woodworking or carpentry.

The earliest recorded instances of the LAVULO surname can be found in historical documents from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. One of the earliest known references was in a land registry record from 1378, where a certain "Giovanni Lavulo" was listed as a landowner in the outskirts of Florence.

In the 15th century, the LAVULO surname gained prominence with the rise of a family of skilled woodworkers and carpenters in the town of Arezzo, Tuscany. This family was renowned for their craftsmanship in creating intricately carved wooden furniture and architectural elements for churches and noble households.

A notable figure from this lineage was Matteo LAVULO (1435-1501), a master carpenter who contributed to the construction and decoration of several churches and palaces in Arezzo and its surroundings. His works can still be admired in the Santa Maria della Pieve cathedral and the Palazzo della Fraternita dei Laici.

Another prominent individual with the LAVULO surname was Maria LAVULO (1560-1624), a nun and abbess of the Convent of Santa Chiara in Siena. She was known for her piety and her efforts in promoting education and charitable works within the convent and the local community.

In the 17th century, the LAVULO surname spread beyond Tuscany as members of the family migrated to other regions of Italy, such as Lazio and Campania. One notable figure from this era was Giacomo LAVULO (1628-1705), a scholar and philosopher from Naples who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy.

As the centuries passed, the LAVULO surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, and professionals. Some examples include the painter Giovanni LAVULO (1786-1852) from Rome, whose works depicted scenes from Italian folklore and rural life, and the lawyer and politician Giuseppe LAVULO (1845-1912) from Naples, who served as a member of the Italian parliament in the late 19th century.

While the LAVULO surname may not be among the most common in Italy today, its rich history and associations with skilled craftsmanship and intellectual pursuits have left an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of the regions where it originated and flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lavulo

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

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

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