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

Murgolo, 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 Murgolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murgolo in America

Murgolo is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murgolo surname appeared 178 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 Murgolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Murgolo 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 Murgolo

The surname "MURGOLO" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Calabria. It is thought to derive from the Italian word "murgole," which refers to a specific type of wall or fence made of dry stones. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term for someone who lived near or worked with such walls or fences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MURGOLO" can be found in the Catalogo dei Feudatari di Calabria, a historical document from the 15th century that listed the noble families and landowners in the region. This indicates that the name had already established itself in Calabria by that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the surname "MURGOLO" was Giovanni Antonio Murgolo, a scholar and theologian who lived from 1520 to 1592. He was born in the town of Tiriolo, Calabria, and is known for his works on theology and philosophy.

Another historical figure with the surname "MURGOLO" was Vincenzo Murgolo, a military engineer who lived in the 17th century. He was involved in the construction of fortifications and defensive structures in various parts of Italy, including Naples and Sicily.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual with the name "MURGOLO" was Francesco Murgolo, a lawyer and politician who was born in Catanzaro, Calabria, in 1819. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the political affairs of the region.

The name "MURGOLO" can also be found in historical records related to the town of Murgole, located in the province of Potenza, Basilicata. This town's name is likely derived from the same root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the concept of dry stone walls or fences.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Murgo" or "Murgue," may have existed throughout history, as surnames often underwent minor changes over time and across different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murgolo

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

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

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