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

Scavella, 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 Scavella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scavella in America

Scavella is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scavella surname appeared 158 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 Scavella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scavella 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 Scavella

The surname Scavella originates from Italy, specifically from the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "scabellum," which means a small stool or footstool. It may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for an individual who worked as a furniture maker or a craftsman specializing in stools or similar wooden objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Scavella can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated around 1280. The document mentions a certain "Petrus Scavella," who was likely a resident of the city or a nearby town. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

Throughout the following centuries, the Scavella name appeared in various historical records and documents across Southern Italy. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Scavella (1425-1498) was a renowned physician and scholar who authored several medical treatises. His works were widely circulated and influential during the Renaissance period.

Another individual of note was Antonio Scavella (1570-1634), a Neapolitan painter whose works adorned several churches and palaces in Naples and its surrounding areas. His artistic style was influenced by the Baroque movement, and his paintings depicted religious and mythological themes.

In the 18th century, a prominent member of the Scavella family was Nicola Scavella (1712-1786), a lawyer and magistrate who served in the judiciary system of the Kingdom of Naples. He was known for his expertise in civil law and his commitment to upholding justice.

During the 19th century, the Scavella surname spread beyond Italy as individuals from this family migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure was Pietro Scavella (1832-1901), an Italian-American entrepreneur who established a successful business in New York City, dealing in imports and exports.

Throughout its history, the Scavella name has been associated with various professions, from artisans and scholars to lawyers and businesspeople. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, it has since become a part of the global diaspora, carried by individuals and families who have left their mark in different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scavella

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

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

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