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

Rolo, 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 Rolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rolo in America

Rolo is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rolo surname appeared 267 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 Rolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rolo 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 Rolo

The surname ROLO is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "rota," meaning "wheel," likely referring to a person who worked as a wheelwright or a maker of wheels for carts and carriages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ROLO surname can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a Guglielmo Rolo was mentioned as a resident of the town of Brescia in Lombardy. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the ROLO name appeared in the records of the city of Bologna, where a family by the name of Rolo was involved in the silk trade. This further reinforces the Italian origins of the surname and its association with skilled trades and professions.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the ROLO surname. One such person was Giovanni Rolo (1515-1592), a renowned architect and sculptor from Vicenza, who was responsible for designing several churches and palaces in the Venetian style.

Another significant historical figure was Pietro Rolo (1620-1687), a Jesuit priest and mathematician from Milan. He made significant contributions to the field of calculus and authored several influential works on mathematics.

In the 18th century, the ROLO surname gained prominence in the military sphere. Antonio Rolo (1730-1804) was a distinguished Italian general who served in the Napoleonic Wars and played a crucial role in several battles against the Austrian forces.

As the centuries passed, the ROLO name spread beyond Italy to other parts of Europe and the Americas through emigration. In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Enrico Rolo (1845-1918), an Italian-American musician and composer who settled in New York City and contributed to the development of Italian opera in the United States.

Throughout its history, the ROLO surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from artisans and tradesmen to scholars, military leaders, and artists. While its roots can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since transcended borders and become a part of the cultural tapestry of many countries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rolo

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

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

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