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

Nolfi, 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 Nolfi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nolfi in America

Nolfi is the 55962nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nolfi surname appeared 366 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 Nolfi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nolfi 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 Nolfi

The surname Nolfi is of Italian origin, specifically hailing from the region of Basilicata in southern Italy. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.

The name Nolfi is thought to be derived from the Latin word "nola," which means "bell." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who were involved in bell-making or bell-ringing professions, perhaps even serving in church or monastic roles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nolfi can be found in the historic town of Melfi, located in the province of Potenza, Basilicata. In the 13th century, a document from the year 1245 mentions a certain "Giovanni Nolfi," who was a prominent figure in the local community.

During the Renaissance period, the name Nolfi gained further recognition with the birth of Pandolfo Nolfi (1450-1522), a renowned Italian scholar and humanist. He was born in the town of Marsiconuovo, also in the province of Potenza, and became a respected figure in the literary and academic circles of his time.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Nolfi was Girolamo Nolfi (1570-1635), a Baroque painter from the city of Naples. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy, showcasing his talent and contribution to the art world of that era.

In the 18th century, the name Nolfi gained further prominence with the birth of Antonio Nolfi (1735-1804), a Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the Kingdom of Naples.

A more recent figure of historical significance was Vincenzo Nolfi (1856-1928), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held various ministerial positions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout its history, the surname Nolfi has maintained a strong presence in the regions of Basilicata and Campania, with various branches and variations emerging over time, such as Nolfo, Nolfio, and Nolfini.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nolfi

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

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

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