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

Maiolo, 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 Maiolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maiolo in America

Maiolo is the 38265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maiolo surname appeared 579 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 Maiolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maiolo 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 Maiolo

The surname Maiolo originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is derived from the Latin word "maiola," which means "little house" or "cottage." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a small dwelling or came from a particular village or hamlet.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Maiolo can be traced back to the 12th century in Italian historical documents and manuscripts. In some cases, the name was also spelled as Maiuolo or Maiuoli, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Maiolo was Giovanni Maiolo, a renowned Italian scholar and humanist who lived in the 15th century (c. 1435-1497). He was a prolific writer and contributed to the revival of classical learning during the Renaissance period.

Another individual of significance was Girolamo Maiolo (1597-1671), an Italian painter and engraver from Naples. His works, primarily religious in nature, can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, Vincenzo Maiolo (1721-1798) was a renowned Italian architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in Naples and the surrounding areas.

Moving to the 19th century, Giuseppe Maiolo (1834-1905) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the political affairs of the newly unified Kingdom of Italy.

Lastly, Giuseppe Maiolo (1901-1965) was a distinguished Italian mathematician and academic. He made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis and held prestigious positions at various universities in Italy.

While the surname Maiolo is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich historical legacy that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name's origins and evolution reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maiolo

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

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

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