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

Scoglio, 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 Scoglio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scoglio in America

Scoglio is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scoglio surname appeared 157 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 Scoglio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scoglio 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 Scoglio

The surname "SCOGLIO" is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "scoglio" meaning "rock" or "cliff". This name likely originated during the medieval period in Italy, particularly in coastal regions where these geographical features were prominent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the Republic of Genoa, where it was written as "Scoglio". This suggests that the name may have originated in the Ligurian region of northwestern Italy, known for its rugged coastline and rocky cliffs.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical records in the city-states of Florence and Siena, indicating its spread throughout the Italian peninsula. During this time, the surname was also documented in different spellings, such as "Scoglios" and "Scoglioni".

A notable figure bearing this surname was Giacomo Scoglio, a Italian painter active in the late 16th century. He was born in Naples and is known for his religious paintings, which can be found in various churches throughout southern Italy.

Another individual of historical significance was Antonio Scoglio, a Venetian merchant and explorer who lived in the early 17th century. He is credited with establishing trade routes between Venice and the Ottoman Empire, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

In the 18th century, the surname Scoglio appeared in the records of the Kingdom of Naples, where a noble family with this name held land and titles. One member of this family, Giuseppe Scoglio, served as a military officer during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded honors for his service.

The 19th century saw the surname Scoglio spread beyond Italy's borders as Italian immigrants sought opportunities abroad. Notable individuals from this period include Pietro Scoglio, a successful businessman who established a thriving wine export company in Argentina in the late 1800s.

Throughout its history, the surname Scoglio has been associated with various professions, from artists and merchants to military personnel and landowners. Its origins firmly rooted in the rugged landscapes of coastal Italy, this name serves as a reminder of the country's diverse geography and rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scoglio

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

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

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