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

Paruolo, 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 Paruolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paruolo in America

Paruolo is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paruolo surname appeared 131 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 Paruolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paruolo 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 Paruolo

The surname PARUOLO originates from Italy, where it can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Piedmont, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Turin. The name is thought to have derived from the Italian word "parola," meaning "word," or possibly from an occupational term referring to someone who worked with words or documents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PARUOLO name appears in a document from the city of Alessandria, dated 1379, where a certain Giovanni PARUOLO is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by that time. Similarly, in the nearby town of Casale Monferrato, records from the 15th century mention a family with the surname PARUOLO.

The name PARUOLO is also found in some historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria. For instance, a Francesco PARUOLO is mentioned in a legal document from the city of Genoa, dated 1612, while a Giovanni Battista PARUOLO was a notable merchant in Turin during the late 17th century.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the PARUOLO surname was Giacomo PARUOLO, born in Asti, Piedmont, around 1520. He was a respected lawyer and jurist who served as a legal advisor to the Duke of Savoy. Another prominent figure was Giulio PARUOLO (1598-1664), a renowned physician and botanist from Turin, who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants.

In the 18th century, the PARUOLO name gained prominence with the birth of Carlo Giuseppe PARUOLO (1741-1819), a celebrated architect and urban planner from Turin. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and public spaces in the city, including the Palazzo Carignano and the Piazza San Carlo.

Another notable individual was Giuseppe PARUOLO (1811-1888), a distinguished lawyer and politician from Piedmont, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century.

While the PARUOLO surname has its origins in Italy, particularly in the northwestern regions of Piedmont and Liguria, over time, it has spread to other parts of the country and beyond, as families and individuals migrated and settled in new areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paruolo

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

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

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