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

Mammola, 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 Mammola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mammola in America

Mammola is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mammola surname appeared 132 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 Mammola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mammola 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 Mammola

The surname Mammola originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of the country. It can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "mammola," which means "violet" or "pansy," suggesting a possible connection to a place or region known for the abundance of these flowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mammola can be found in a document from the 16th century, where it appears in the form "Mammula." This variation in spelling was common during that time period, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.

In the 17th century, the Mammola name appeared in several local records and manuscripts, indicating that the family had established roots in various towns and villages across Calabria. One notable mention is found in the archives of the town of Reggio Calabria, where a certain Giovanni Mammola is listed as a landowner in the year 1632.

As the centuries passed, the Mammola surname spread beyond the borders of Calabria, with family members migrating to other regions of Italy and even abroad. In the 18th century, a Francesco Mammola (1712-1789) was a prominent architect and engineer who worked on several important projects in Naples.

Another notable figure was Antonio Mammola (1832-1901), a lawyer and politician from Calabria who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of the southern regions of Italy and played a role in the unification of the country.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many Italians with the surname Mammola immigrated to the Americas, particularly to the United States and Argentina. One such immigrant was Giuseppe Mammola (1870-1945), who settled in New York City and became a successful businessman in the garment industry.

In more recent times, the name Mammola has been associated with various fields, including literature and academia. For example, Gaetano Mammola (1901-1976) was an Italian writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and prose works.

Overall, the surname Mammola has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Calabria region of Italy. It has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving a lasting impact on the communities they have been a part of.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mammola

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

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

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