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

Pealo, 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 Pealo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pealo in America

Pealo is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pealo surname appeared 122 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 Pealo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pealo 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 Pealo

The surname PEALO has its origins in the small village of Pealio, located in the northern regions of Italy. This name dates back to the 13th century, when it was first recorded as "de Pealio" in local tax records.

As a locative surname, PEALO derives from the Latin word "peale," meaning a small patch of land or field. It is believed that the first bearers of this name were landowners or farmers who lived and worked near the village of Pealio.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PEALO surname can be found in a 1312 deed, which mentions a Gianni de Pealio as a witness to a land transaction. This document provides valuable insight into the prevalence of the name in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the PEALO name appeared in several chronicles documenting the lives of notable figures in the area. One such chronicle, written by the historian Tommaso Balestrieri in 1487, mentions a Matteo PEALO, a skilled blacksmith who was renowned for his intricate metalwork.

During the Renaissance period, the PEALO family produced several notable artists and scholars. One of the most prominent was Francesco PEALO (1519-1592), a renowned painter who studied under the tutelage of Titian. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Giulia PEALO (1543-1612), a celebrated poet and writer who was part of the literary circle of the influential Medici family in Florence. Her collection of sonnets, "Le Rime di Giulia PEALO," was widely praised during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the PEALO name gained prominence in the field of music. Antonio PEALO (1714-1786) was a celebrated composer and violinist who served as the court musician to the Duke of Parma. His compositions, which included operas, concertos, and sonatas, were highly regarded throughout Europe.

As the PEALO family spread across Italy and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Pealio, Pealli, and Peallio. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the small village of Pealio, where the name first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pealo

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

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

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