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

Provenzale, 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 Provenzale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Provenzale in America

Provenzale is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Provenzale surname appeared 217 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 Provenzale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Provenzale 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 Provenzale

The surname Provenzale originates from the region of Provence in southern France. It is derived from the Italian word "provenzale," which means "from Provence." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, when it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Provenzale can be found in the Libro delle Famiglie Nobili di Venezia, a 14th-century manuscript documenting the noble families of Venice. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated from Provence to Italy, possibly as merchants or traders.

In Italy, the name Provenzale has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Bartolomeo Provenzale, a renowned sculptor and architect from Siena who lived in the 14th century. His works include the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena and various churches and chapels throughout Tuscany.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Antonio Provenzale, a 16th-century Italian poet and playwright from Naples. His works, such as the pastoral drama "La Pastorella," were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and contributed to the development of Italian Renaissance literature.

In France, the surname Provenzale can be traced back to the medieval county of Provence, which existed from the 9th to the 15th century. During this period, the name was likely associated with the ruling class and nobility of the region.

One prominent figure with the surname Provenzale was Filippo Provenzale, a 13th-century Provençal troubadour and poet. His works, written in the Occitan language, were influential in shaping the courtly love tradition and the development of lyric poetry in medieval Europe.

Another notable individual was Jacques Provenzale, a 16th-century French nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion. He served as a lieutenant general under King Henry IV and was known for his strategic military tactics.

While the surname Provenzale has its roots in the regions of Provence and Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated and established themselves in different countries over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Provenzale

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

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

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