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

Puglia, 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 Puglia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puglia in America

Puglia is the 22827th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puglia surname appeared 1,122 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 Puglia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Puglia 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 Puglia

The surname Puglia originated in the region of Puglia, which is located in the southern part of Italy. This region is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, dating back to ancient times. The name Puglia is derived from the Latin word "Apulia," which was used to refer to the area during the Roman Empire.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Puglia can be traced back to the 11th century, when the region was under the rule of the Normans. During this time, many noble families and landowners adopted surnames based on their place of origin or the regions they governed. It is believed that the name Puglia was first used by a prominent family that hailed from the area.

In the 13th century, the name Puglia appeared in several historical records and chronicles, including the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of documents related to the city of Bari, which is located in the Puglia region. This suggests that the name was well-established and widely used by this time.

One notable bearer of the surname Puglia was Giovanni Puglia, a prominent philosopher and theologian who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his works on logic and metaphysics, and his teachings influenced many scholars of the time.

Another famous Puglia was Niccolò Puglia, a renowned architect and sculptor who lived in the 15th century. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in the city of Naples, including the Basilica of Santa Restituta.

In the 16th century, a member of the Puglia family, Francesco Puglia, gained recognition as a skilled navigator and explorer. He was part of an expedition that sailed to the New World and is credited with contributing to the mapping of the Caribbean islands.

During the 17th century, the name Puglia was associated with the town of Polignano a Mare, a picturesque coastal town located in the Puglia region. The town's name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "Paulinianum," which could be related to the surname Puglia.

One of the most prominent figures with the surname Puglia was Antonio Puglia, a celebrated painter who lived in the 18th century. His works, which often depicted religious and mythological scenes, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Puglia has been found in various forms and spellings, such as Puglio, Puglisi, and Puglisi-Puglia, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of the regions where the name was present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puglia

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

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

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