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

Pappagallo, 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 Pappagallo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pappagallo in America

Pappagallo is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pappagallo surname appeared 187 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 Pappagallo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pappagallo 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 Pappagallo

The surname Pappagallo originates from Italy and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Italian word 'pappagallo,' which means 'parrot.' The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a loud or chattering voice, or perhaps someone who kept parrots as pets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pappagallo can be found in a census record from the city of Naples in 1489, where a family with the surname is listed as residing in the city. In the 16th century, the name appears in various records from the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy.

A notable early reference to the name Pappagallo can be found in the works of the Italian playwright and poet Giambattista Della Porta, who lived from 1535 to 1615. In one of his plays, he mentions a character named Pappagallo, possibly using the name as a reference to the chattering nature of the character.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Pappagallo was Pietro Pappagallo, a merchant and trader who lived in the city of Messina, Sicily, during the late 16th century. Records show that he was involved in the trade of spices and other goods between Italy and the Middle East.

Another notable figure with the surname Pappagallo was Vincenzo Pappagallo, a painter who lived in Naples during the 17th century. His works, primarily religious paintings and frescoes, can still be found in several churches in the Naples area.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Pappagallo family migrated to the island of Sardinia, where they established themselves as landowners and farmers. One member of this family, Giovanni Pappagallo (1723-1798), was known for his contributions to the development of viticulture in the region.

The name Pappagallo can also be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lazio, Abruzzo, and Puglia. In some areas, the name was also spelled as 'Papagallo' or 'Papagalli,' reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pappagallo

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

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

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