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

Macariola, 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 Macariola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macariola in America

Macariola is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macariola surname appeared 105 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 Macariola.

The history of the last name Macariola

The surname MACARIOLA has its roots in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of Italy. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "macaro," which means "blessed" or "fortunate."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MACARIOLA surname can be found in a document from the year 1347, which mentions a family by that name residing in the town of Reggio Calabria. This document is housed in the archives of the local cathedral.

The name MACARIOLA was also present in the historical records of the nearby town of Palmi. A notable individual bearing this surname was Giovanni MACARIOLA, who lived in the 16th century and was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 17th century, there are records indicating that the MACARIOLA family had established itself in the city of Naples. A certain Antonio MACARIOLA, born in 1645, was a respected lawyer and served as a magistrate in the Neapolitan court system.

During the 18th century, the MACARIOLA surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Campania and Lazio. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe MACARIOLA (1712-1788), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Rome.

As the MACARIOLA family continued to grow and expand, some members ventured beyond the borders of Italy. In the 19th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Marseille, France. One of their descendants, Marie MACARIOLA (1829-1901), became a famous opera singer and performed in various theaters across Europe.

Throughout its history, the MACARIOLA surname has maintained a strong presence in its homeland of Calabria, as well as in other parts of Italy and beyond. While not a particularly common name, it continues to be a part of the rich cultural tapestry of the Mediterranean region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macariola

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

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 Macariola 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.

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

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