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

Molo, 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 Molo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Molo in America

Molo is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Molo surname appeared 235 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 Molo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Molo 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 Molo

The surname MOLO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, with roots tracing back to the Latin word "mollis," meaning soft or gentle. This name was likely initially used as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a person's gentle demeanor or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MOLO surname can be found in the historic city of Venice, where a family by this name resided in the 13th century. The MOLO family played a significant role in the maritime industry of the Venetian Republic, with some members serving as prominent sea captains and traders.

In the 14th century, records show a branch of the MOLO family settling in the town of Mola di Bari, located in the Apulia region of southern Italy. This town's name, derived from the Latin word "mola," meaning mill or millstone, may have influenced the spelling variation of the surname.

Notable individuals with the MOLO surname throughout history include Giovanni Battista Molo (1515-1592), a renowned Venetian painter known for his religious and mythological works. Another notable figure was Girolamo Molo (1538-1608), a Venetian architect and sculptor who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Venice.

In the 17th century, the MOLO name appeared in records related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Francisco Molo (1632-1701) was a Spanish sailor and explorer who accompanied expeditions to the Caribbean and South America, eventually settling in present-day Colombia.

During the 18th century, the MOLO surname gained prominence in the Italian peninsula, with several members of the family holding influential positions in various fields. Carlo Molo (1714-1786) was a distinguished lawyer and judge in Naples, while Girolamo Molo (1733-1802) was a respected philosopher and theologian based in Rome.

As the centuries passed, the MOLO surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond, with descendants carrying the name to different parts of Europe and the world. While the exact origins and meanings may have evolved over time, the MOLO surname remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and diverse narratives woven into the tapestry of Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Molo

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

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

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