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

Masciola, 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 Masciola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Masciola in America

Masciola is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Masciola surname appeared 195 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 Masciola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Masciola 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 Masciola

The surname Masciola originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "masculus," which means "male" or "masculine," possibly suggesting a connection to a strong or virile male ancestor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Masciola can be found in a tax record from the city of Naples in 1472, where a certain Giovannantonio Masciola is listed as a merchant. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the Renaissance period in Italy.

In the 16th century, the Masciola family seemed to have established a presence in the town of Montoro, located in the province of Avellino, Campania. Several historical records from this period mention individuals bearing the Masciola surname, including a certain Matteo Masciola, who served as a local magistrate in 1532.

The name Masciola also appears in various ecclesiastical records from the 17th and 18th centuries. For instance, a priest named Gian Battista Masciola is mentioned in a parish register from the town of Castelfranco in Miscano, Campania, in 1674. Additionally, a Franciscan friar named Girolamo Masciola is recorded as having served in a monastery in Calabria in the early 1700s.

One notable figure bearing the Masciola surname was Vincenzo Masciola (1779-1853), a lawyer and politician from the Kingdom of Naples. He served as a member of the Neapolitan Parliament during the turbulent period of the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent restoration of the Bourbon monarchy.

Another individual of historical significance was Giuseppe Masciola (1848-1923), a renowned Italian painter and sculptor. Born in the town of Caserta, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples and gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from everyday life in the Italian countryside.

In the 20th century, Raffaele Masciola (1901-1987) was a prominent Italian lawyer and jurist. He served as a judge on the Supreme Court of Cassation, Italy's highest court of appeal, and was widely respected for his legal expertise and contributions to the field of jurisprudence.

While the surname Masciola may have evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, its origins can be traced back to the fertile regions of southern Italy, where it has been deeply rooted for centuries, carrying the legacy of a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Masciola

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

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

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