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

Rovelo, 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 Rovelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rovelo in America

Rovelo is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rovelo surname appeared 166 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 Rovelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rovelo 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 Rovelo

The surname Rovelo is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "robur," meaning oak or strength, suggesting that the name may have been associated with a person or family living near an oak tree or forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rovelo can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name appears in a document from the year 762, referring to a landowner named Rovelo di Pavia.

In the 11th century, the name Rovelo is mentioned in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of charters and documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery in Campania, southern Italy. This record refers to a certain Rovelo di Salerno, who was a nobleman and landowner in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Rovelo gained prominence with several notable figures bearing this surname. One such individual was Antonio Rovelo (1457-1529), a renowned Italian painter and architect from Ferrara. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

Another notable Rovelo was Giacomo Rovelo (1490-1561), a Venetian diplomat and scholar who served as an ambassador for the Republic of Venice. He was known for his expertise in classical literature and his diplomatic efforts in promoting Venetian interests across Europe.

In the 18th century, the name Rovelo was associated with a family of noble descent from Milan. Alessandro Rovelo (1715-1789) was a prominent jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the city. His treatises on civil and criminal law were highly influential during his time.

The Rovelo surname can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Spain and France, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond its Italian origins through migration or intermarriage. However, the majority of historical references seem to be concentrated in various regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rovelo

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

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

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