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

Picariello, 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 Picariello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Picariello in America

Picariello is the 29740th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Picariello surname appeared 791 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 Picariello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Picariello 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 Picariello

The surname Picariello is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and the Campania region. The name is derived from the Italian word "piccariello," which means "little one" or "small," suggesting that it may have been a nickname given to someone of small stature or a young child.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century, where it appears in various historical documents and records from the Kingdom of Naples. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Gennaro Picariello, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Nola, near Naples, in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the surname gained prominence in the nearby town of Avellino, where several members of the Picariello family held positions of importance within the local government and church. One notable figure from this era was Domenico Picariello (1620-1688), a renowned lawyer and judge who served as a magistrate in the city of Naples.

The name Picariello can also be found in several historical manuscripts and records from the 18th and 19th centuries, including parish records, census data, and land ownership documents. One example is the mention of a Antonio Picariello (1742-1818) in the church records of the town of Caserta, where he served as a parish priest for many years.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several individuals with the surname Picariello gained recognition in various fields. Giuseppe Picariello (1879-1962) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Naples, including the Palazzo Ricca and the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie. Another notable figure was Carlo Picariello (1901-1978), a celebrated sculptor and artist whose works can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Italy.

Other notable individuals with the surname Picariello include:

1. Raffaele Picariello (1826-1892), an Italian painter and art teacher who worked in Naples.
2. Giulio Picariello (1908-1985), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
3. Domenico Picariello (1928-2011), an Italian philosopher and academic who taught at various universities in Italy.
4. Claudio Picariello (1952-), an Italian businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Picariello Group, a successful construction company.
5. Maria Picariello (1968-), an Italian opera singer and soprano who has performed in various productions across Europe and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Picariello

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

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

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