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

Nivelo, 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 Nivelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nivelo in America

Nivelo is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nivelo surname appeared 197 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 Nivelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nivelo 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 Nivelo

The surname NIVELO has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval era around the 11th century. It is derived from the Latin word "niveus," meaning snowy or resembling snow, suggesting a potential connection to a geographic location or feature characterized by its snowy landscape.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NIVELO surname can be found in the "Códice de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document from the 13th century that details the distribution of land and property in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces in 1248. This document mentions individuals bearing the surname NIVELO, indicating their presence in the region during that period.

In the 14th century, the NIVELO name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Kingdom of Aragon, a medieval realm that encompassed parts of modern-day Spain and France. One notable figure from this era was Juan NIVELO, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Zaragoza between 1320 and 1382.

During the 15th century, the NIVELO surname gained prominence in the region of Catalonia, which was part of the Crown of Aragon. A prominent individual bearing this name was Guillem NIVELO, a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings, including the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, where he worked from 1429 to 1446.

As the Spanish Empire expanded in the 16th century, the NIVELO surname spread to other parts of the world through exploration and colonization. One notable figure from this era was Diego NIVELO, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Guatemala in the 1520s and later became a prominent landowner in the region.

In the 17th century, the NIVELO surname continued to appear in various historical records, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Catalonia. One notable individual from this period was María NIVELO, a playwright and poet who lived in Seville between 1630 and 1692 and gained recognition for her works.

Throughout history, the NIVELO surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including artists, writers, military leaders, and scholars. While the origins of the name can be traced back to medieval Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the rich cultural and historical heritage of this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nivelo

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

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

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