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

Pagliai, 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 Pagliai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pagliai in America

Pagliai is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pagliai surname appeared 195 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 Pagliai.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pagliai 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 Pagliai

The surname Pagliai has its origins in Italy, specifically in the Tuscany region. It is derived from the Italian word "paglia," which means "straw" or "hay." The name likely originated during the medieval period, between the 11th and 15th centuries.

The earliest recorded instances of the Pagliai surname can be traced back to the city of Florence and its surrounding areas. It is believed that the name was initially associated with individuals who worked with straw or hay, such as farmers, threshers, or haymakers. The addition of the suffix "-ai" suggests a plural form, indicating a family or group involved in these occupations.

One of the earliest known references to the Pagliai name can be found in the Florentine historical records from the 13th century. These records mention a certain Berto Pagliai, who was a prominent landowner and farmer in the region.

In the 14th century, the Pagliai family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the wool trade and textile industry. The surname is also mentioned in several documents from the Sienese archives, including the "Caleffo Vecchio," an ancient registry of noble families.

During the Renaissance period, the Pagliai name became associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Andrea Pagliai (1490-1568), a renowned sculptor and architect who worked on various projects in Florence, including the façade of the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella.

Another notable Pagliai was Bartolomeo Pagliai (1540-1614), a Florentine jurist and scholar who served as a professor of law at the University of Pisa. He is remembered for his contributions to the study of Roman law and his influential legal treatises.

In the 18th century, the Pagliai family had a significant presence in the town of Montepulciano, located in the province of Siena. One of the most famous members of the family during this time was Luigi Pagliai (1712-1789), a renowned winemaker and vineyard owner whose wines were highly sought after throughout Europe.

Another notable figure with the Pagliai surname was Giovan Battista Pagliai (1819-1890), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a crucial role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento movement.

The Pagliai name has also been associated with various places in Tuscany, such as the village of Pagliaio, located near Prato, and the Pagliaio stream, which runs through the Chianti region. These place names further reflect the connection between the surname and the concept of straw or hay.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pagliai

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

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

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