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

Scioli, 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 Scioli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scioli in America

Scioli is the 51281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scioli surname appeared 406 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 Scioli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scioli 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 Scioli

The surname SCIOLI is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Campania in southern Italy during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Latin word "sciolus," meaning a "smatterer" or a person with superficial knowledge.

The earliest known record of the SCIOLI surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in historical documents from the city of Naples. It is believed that the name was initially bestowed upon someone who was considered a learned individual or a scholar, albeit with limited knowledge.

In the 15th century, the SCIOLI family is mentioned in the "Codice delle Antiche Famiglie Napoletane," a manuscript that chronicles the noble families of Naples. This suggests that the SCIOLI lineage had gained some prominence and social standing by that time.

One notable bearer of the SCIOLI name was Girolamo Scioli (1497-1572), a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Naples. His works on rhetoric and logic were widely respected during the Renaissance period.

Another individual of note was Pietro Scioli (1628-1704), an Italian painter who specialized in still-life compositions and religious scenes. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the SCIOLI surname appeared in the historical records of the town of Aversa, located in the province of Caserta. One prominent figure from this area was Giuseppe Scioli (1776-1842), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Neapolitan parliament.

The name SCIOLI has also been associated with the town of Sessa Aurunca, situated in the province of Caserta. One notable figure from this region was Francesco Scioli (1849-1925), a renowned local historian and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the area.

Throughout its history, the SCIOLI surname has been linked to various professions, including scholars, artists, lawyers, and local historians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scioli

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

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

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