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

Nicolo, 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 Nicolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nicolo in America

Nicolo is the 40672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nicolo surname appeared 537 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 Nicolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nicolo 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 Nicolo

The surname NICOLO originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Venice. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th century. The name is derived from the Greek name "Nikolaos," which means "victor of the people."

The earliest recorded instances of the NICOLO surname can be traced back to the Venetian Republic, where it was commonly found in official records and documents. One notable example is the Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Veneziana, a registry of Venetian nobility from the 14th century, which includes several entries of individuals with the NICOLO surname.

During the Renaissance period, the NICOLO name gained prominence in the artistic and cultural circles of Venice. One of the most renowned figures was Pietro NICOLO, a renowned painter and architect who lived from 1510 to 1592. His works, including frescoes and architectural designs, can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout Venice.

Another noteworthy individual with the NICOLO surname was Girolamo NICOLO, a prominent Venetian merchant and diplomat who lived from 1568 to 1632. He served as an ambassador for the Republic of Venice and played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements with various European powers.

In the 18th century, the NICOLO name gained recognition in the field of music. Antonio NICOLO, a celebrated composer and violinist, was born in Venice in 1715 and died in 1793. His compositions, particularly his operas and violin concertos, were highly acclaimed and performed throughout Europe.

As the NICOLO family spread beyond Venice, the name encountered various spelling variations, such as Nicolò, Niccolò, and Niccolo. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions of Italy, reflecting the regional linguistic influences.

It is worth noting that the NICOLO surname is not limited to Italy. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have migrated to other parts of the world, contributing to the cultural and historical fabric of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nicolo

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

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

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