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

Moscarello, 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 Moscarello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moscarello in America

Moscarello is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moscarello surname appeared 134 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 Moscarello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moscarello 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 Moscarello

The surname Moscarello originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is derived from the Italian word "mosca," meaning "fly," and the diminutive suffix "-ello," indicating a smaller size or a diminutive form. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, possibly as a nickname or a reference to a person's occupation or characteristic related to flies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Moscarello surname can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 12th century. In these records, the name appears as "Moscariello," an alternative spelling that reflects the regional dialect and pronunciation.

During the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Moscarello surname was Giacomo Moscarello, a scholar and writer from Naples. He is credited with authoring several treatises on philosophy and theology, although the exact details of his life and works are relatively obscure.

In the 17th century, the Moscarello name gained prominence in the region of Calabria, where a family branch established itself in the town of Cosenza. One notable member of this branch was Antonio Moscarello (1645-1718), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the area.

Another prominent figure with the Moscarello surname was Giuseppe Moscarello (1802-1879), a politician and lawyer from the province of Avellino in Campania. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the various Italian states.

In the 20th century, the Moscarello name gained international recognition with the accomplishments of Vincenzo Moscarello (1920-1998), an Italian-American artist and sculptor. Born in Calabria, he emigrated to the United States and became renowned for his works in bronze, marble, and other mediums, which can be found in various public and private collections around the world.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Moscarello surname throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and significance within Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moscarello

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

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

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