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

Quaglio, 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 Quaglio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quaglio in America

Quaglio is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quaglio surname appeared 101 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 Quaglio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quaglio 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 Quaglio

The surname Quaglio originates from Italy and can be traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "quagliaro," which means "a place where quails breed." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked in an area where quails were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Quaglio surname appears in the historic records of the city of Mantua, located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. A document from the 13th century mentions a certain Guglielmo Quaglio, who was a landowner and farmer in the region.

In the 14th century, the name Quaglio was found in the archives of the city of Verona, where a merchant named Nicolo Quaglio was recorded as a member of the local guild of traders. This suggests that the surname had spread to different parts of northern Italy by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Quaglio family gained prominence in the arts. Antonio Maria Quaglio (1535-1613) was a renowned painter and architect from the city of Como. He was known for his frescoes and architectural designs, and his works can be seen in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another notable figure with the Quaglio surname was Giovanni Battista Quaglio (1668-1737), a celebrated Italian architect and painter from the city of Milan. He was commissioned by several European rulers, including the King of Prussia and the Elector of Bavaria, to design and decorate their palaces and residences.

In the 19th century, the Quaglio family produced several accomplished musicians. Francesco Quaglio (1804-1873) was an Italian composer and conductor who composed operas and ballet music. His brother, Giacomo Quaglio (1809-1890), was a renowned violinist and composer who spent much of his career performing and teaching in Germany.

Throughout its history, the Quaglio surname has been spelled in various ways, including Quaglia, Quagli, and Quaglino, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. While the name originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quaglio

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

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

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