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

Rovello, 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 Rovello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rovello in America

Rovello is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rovello surname appeared 184 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 Rovello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rovello 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 Rovello

The surname Rovello originated in Italy, where it can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "rovello," which means a small stream or torrent, suggesting that the name may have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a small stream or torrent.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rovello can be found in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont in northern Italy. One notable early bearer of the name was Guglielmo Rovello, a nobleman and military leader who lived in the 13th century and fought in the wars between the Guelphs and Ghibellines, the two main political factions in medieval Italy.

In the 14th century, the Rovello family established itself as a prominent noble family in the city of Milan, where they held various positions of power and influence. One notable member of this family was Giovanni Rovello, who served as the captain of the city's militia in the late 14th century.

The name Rovello can also be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as Sicily and Naples, where it may have been adopted by different families or evolved from similar-sounding place names or other Italian words.

In addition to its Italian roots, the surname Rovello has been borne by notable individuals in other parts of the world. For example, in the 16th century, there was a Spanish painter named Pedro de Rovello, who lived and worked in Valencia. Another notable bearer of the name was the French composer and musician Pierre Rovello, who lived in the 18th century and composed operas and other works.

Other notable individuals with the surname Rovello include the Italian writer and journalist Giuseppe Rovello (1850-1920), the Italian mathematician and physicist Gino Rovello (1884-1949), and the Argentine painter and artist Osvaldo Rovello (1914-1994).

Overall, the surname Rovello has a rich history that spans centuries and multiple countries, reflecting the diverse origins and migrations of families bearing this name. While its roots can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread and been adopted by individuals of various nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rovello

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

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

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