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

Naimoli, 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 Naimoli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naimoli in America

Naimoli is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naimoli surname appeared 275 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 Naimoli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naimoli 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 Naimoli

The surname Naimoli is of Italian origin, derived from the region of Campania in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century. The name may be connected to the Latin word "navicula," which means small ship or boat, suggesting that the original bearers of this name may have been involved in maritime activities or lived near the coast.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Naimoli name can be found in a document from the year 1320, which mentions a Nicola Naimoli residing in the town of Amalfi, a coastal city known for its maritime history and trading activities. This document provides evidence that the name was already established in the region by the early 14th century.

During the Renaissance period, the Naimoli family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various professions, including merchants, artisans, and members of the clergy. One notable figure from this time was Gian Battista Naimoli, a renowned painter and fresco artist who lived in the late 15th century and contributed to the embellishment of churches and palaces in Naples.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Naimoli family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they settled in the town of Palermo. One of their descendants, Vincenzo Naimoli, born in 1675, became a respected lawyer and legal scholar, contributing significantly to the development of Sicilian jurisprudence.

The 19th century saw the Naimoli name spread beyond Italy as members of the family sought opportunities abroad. One such individual was Giuseppe Naimoli, born in 1825, who emigrated to Argentina and became a successful businessman and landowner, establishing a prominent presence for the family in South America.

Other notable individuals with the Naimoli surname include Raffaele Naimoli, an Italian writer and journalist born in 1880, who gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the cultural scene of Naples. Additionally, Mario Naimoli, born in 1920, was a celebrated Italian actor and playwright, known for his performances in numerous theatrical productions and films.

While the Naimoli name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left a lasting mark on various aspects of Italian history, spanning the arts, law, literature, and business, with its bearers making significant contributions to their respective fields and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naimoli

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

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

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