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

Piccola, 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 Piccola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piccola in America

Piccola is the 44730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piccola surname appeared 480 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 Piccola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piccola 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 Piccola

The surname Piccola originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "piccolo," meaning small or little. This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone of diminutive stature or a younger sibling.

The earliest recorded instances of the Piccola surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy. It is believed to have first appeared in written records in the city of Florence, where it was documented in the tax rolls of 1298.

In the 14th century, the name Piccola was mentioned in the historic Florentine chronicles of Giovanni Villani, a renowned Italian historian. Villani's writings provide valuable insights into the lives of prominent Florentine families during that era.

During the Renaissance period, the Piccola family gained prominence in the city of Siena. One notable figure was Lorenzo Piccola (1475-1548), a celebrated painter and fresco artist who contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in Siena and its surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the Piccola surname was found in the records of the Venetian Republic. One notable bearer of the name was Marco Piccola (1602-1679), a wealthy merchant and trader who established a successful import-export business in Venice.

Another historical figure of note was Girolamo Piccola (1732-1804), a renowned architect from Milan. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Litta in Milan, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Piccola surname also has strong roots in the southern region of Calabria. One notable individual from this area was Giuseppe Piccola (1824-1892), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament during the late 19th century.

Over the centuries, the Piccola surname has been recorded with various spelling variations, such as Piccoli, Piccolino, and Piccolin, reflecting regional dialects and scribal errors in historical documents.

While the Piccola surname has not been as widely documented as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has produced notable individuals in various fields, including art, architecture, commerce, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piccola

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

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

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