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

Napoles, 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 Napoles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Napoles in America

Napoles is the 11335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Napoles surname appeared 2,784 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Napoles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Napoles 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 Napoles

The surname Napoles originated in Italy, particularly in the region of Naples and surrounding areas. It likely derived from the Italian word "Napoli," which means Naples, referring to someone who hailed from or had a connection to the city of Naples. The earliest known examples of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century.

During the Middle Ages, Naples was a prominent city-state and a significant center of trade and cultural exchange in the Mediterranean region. Records from this period, such as municipal archives and historical documents, often mention individuals with the surname Napoles or similar variations like Napolitano.

One notable historical reference to the name Napoles can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," a collection of manuscripts from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery near Salerno, dating back to the 11th century. This text includes mentions of individuals with the surname Napoles, suggesting that the name was already in use among the local population at that time.

In the 14th century, the "Catalogus Baronum," a census of feudal landholders in the Kingdom of Naples, lists several individuals with the surname Napoles, indicating their presence and influence in the region during this period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Napoles was Pietro Napoles, a merchant and landowner who lived in Naples during the 13th century. Another notable figure was Giovanni Napoles, a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and buildings in Naples in the late 15th century (1458-1522).

In the 16th century, the Napoles family gained prominence in the city of Naples, with members holding influential positions in the local government and the Church. One such individual was Antonio Napoles (1520-1598), a respected jurist and magistrate who served as a judge in the Neapolitan court.

During the 17th century, the surname Napoles spread beyond the confines of Naples, as members of the family migrated to other parts of Italy and Europe. One notable figure from this period was Giulio Napoles (1635-1711), a Neapolitan scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics ranging from theology to natural sciences.

In the 18th century, the Napoles family continued to make significant contributions in various fields. Francesco Napoles (1752-1825) was a renowned painter and artist who worked in the Neoclassical style, producing numerous works that adorned churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Napoles

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

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

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