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

Scandale, 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 Scandale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scandale in America

Scandale is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scandale surname appeared 102 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 Scandale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scandale 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 Scandale

The surname "SCANDALE" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Italian word "scandalo," which means "scandal" or "outrage." The name may have been given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was involved in a notorious incident or was known for causing controversy.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various Italian regions, particularly in the northern provinces like Lombardy and Piedmont. Some variations in spelling from that time include Scandala, Scandalio, and Scandaleri.

One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Giovanni Scandale, a merchant from Genoa who lived in the late 13th century. Records show that he was involved in a legal dispute over a shipment of goods, which may have contributed to the acquisition of his surname.

Another notable figure was Matteo Scandale, a Catholic priest from Milan who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his fiery sermons and outspoken criticism of certain practices within the Church, which led to him being branded as a "scandalous" figure by some of his contemporaries.

In the 16th century, the Scandale family had a notable presence in the city of Florence. One member, Lorenzo Scandale (1520-1598), was a successful banker and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital for the poor.

During the Renaissance period, the surname appeared in various literary works and historical records. For example, the Italian playwright and poet Niccolò Macchiavelli mentioned a character named "Scandale" in one of his comedic plays, perhaps as a satirical reference to the name's meaning.

Another individual of note was Giulio Scandale (1675-1742), a celebrated artist from Rome who was renowned for his intricate frescoes and murals adorning numerous churches and palaces across Italy.

While the surname "SCANDALE" is not as common today, it has left a fascinating trail throughout Italian history, often associated with individuals who challenged societal norms or found themselves at the center of controversial events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scandale

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

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

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