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

Petelo, 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 Petelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Petelo in America

Petelo is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Petelo surname appeared 136 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 Petelo.

The history of the last name Petelo

The surname Petelo is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "petalo," which means "petal." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a flower garden or worked with flowers.

Records from the 13th century show variations of the name, such as Pettalo and Petallo, appearing in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. The earliest known record of the name Petelo dates back to 1287, when a Giovanni Petelo was listed in a census record from the town of Siena.

In the 14th century, the name Petelo began to spread throughout Italy, with notable mentions in historical documents from cities like Florence and Rome. One of the first prominent individuals with this surname was Matteo Petelo, a merchant and banker from Venice who lived from 1310 to 1382.

During the Renaissance period, the Petelo family gained prominence in the arts and academia. Pietro Petelo (1450-1512) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Milan, known for his intricate floral motifs in his works. Another notable figure was Tommaso Petelo (1475-1548), a philosopher and scholar from Naples who wrote extensively on the teachings of Aristotle.

In the 17th century, the name Petelo was found in various parts of Italy, with several families bearing this surname residing in regions such as Tuscany, Lombardy, and Lazio. One notable individual from this era was Giulio Petelo (1620-1689), a celebrated playwright and poet from Rome.

Throughout the centuries, the Petelo surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, including artists, scholars, merchants, and artisans. While not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, the name Petelo has left its mark on Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Petelo

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

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 Petelo 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.

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

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