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

Livolsi, 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 Livolsi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Livolsi in America

Livolsi is the 41100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Livolsi surname appeared 530 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 Livolsi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Livolsi 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 Livolsi

The surname Livolsi has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Campania. It is believed to have originated as early as the 13th century, deriving from the Italian words "livo" meaning "slope" or "hillside," and "volsi," a variation of the word "volto," meaning "face" or "direction."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Livolsi can be found in a document from the city of Palermo, dated around 1280. This document mentions a landowner named Pietro Livolsi, who owned property on the slopes of Mount Pellegrino, overlooking the city.

During the Renaissance period, the Livolsi family gained prominence in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples. Historical records from the 15th century mention a wealthy merchant named Tommaso Livolsi, who was instrumental in establishing trade routes between Naples and other Mediterranean ports.

In the 16th century, a renowned scholar and humanist, Antonio Livolsi (1490-1564), was born in the town of Caserta, near Naples. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his vast collection of ancient manuscripts.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Livolsi was Giuseppe Livolsi (1685-1743), a celebrated painter from Palermo. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Sicily, showcasing his skills in the Baroque style of art.

The name Livolsi is also associated with the town of Livolsi, located in the province of Palermo, Sicily. This town was likely named after the Livolsi family, who may have been landowners or noblemen in the area during the medieval period.

Other individuals with the surname Livolsi who made significant contributions include:

1. Francesco Livolsi (1792-1868), an Italian politician and lawyer from Naples, who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy.
2. Maria Livolsi (1861-1928), a Sicilian writer and poet, known for her works that celebrated the beauty of her native land.
3. Salvatore Livolsi (1905-1987), an Italian architect and urban planner, renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the reconstruction efforts after World War II.
4. Lucio Livolsi (1927-2011), a prominent sociologist and academic from Palermo, who published numerous works on sociological theory and social change.
5. Francesca Livolsi (born 1968), a contemporary Italian artist based in Rome, known for her thought-provoking installations and multimedia works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Livolsi

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Livolsi, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!