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

Shirilla, 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 Shirilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shirilla in America

Shirilla is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shirilla surname appeared 241 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 Shirilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shirilla 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 Shirilla

The surname SHIRILLA has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian regions of Calabria and Sicily, where variants of the name were first recorded.

One of the earliest known references to the SHIRILLA surname can be found in Sicilian records from the late 1300s, where it was spelled as "Schirilla". This spelling variation likely stemmed from the Greek word "skhyri", meaning "rocky" or "stony", indicating that the name may have been given to families residing in mountainous or rocky areas.

During the 15th century, the SHIRILLA name began appearing in historical records from the town of Catanzaro in Calabria. This region was known for its strong Greek influence, which could explain the name's potential Greek roots. In these early Calabrian documents, the name was often spelled as "Schirilla" or "Scirilla".

One notable individual bearing the SHIRILLA surname was Vincenzo Schirilla, a Sicilian lawyer and writer who lived in the late 16th century. His works on legal matters and philosophy were widely respected during his time.

In the 17th century, the SHIRILLA name spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Campania and Lazio. A prominent figure from this period was Domenico Schirilla, a Neapolitan architect who was instrumental in the design of several churches and palaces in Naples.

As the name continued to evolve, variations such as "Shirilla", "Scirilla", and "Schirilla" became more common. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Shirilla, a Sicilian politician and lawyer, gained recognition for his work in promoting social reforms and advocating for the rights of the poor.

Another noteworthy individual was Maria Schirilla, an Italian artist and sculptor from the late 19th century. Her works were exhibited in galleries across Italy and gained critical acclaim for their intricate details and unique style.

Throughout its history, the SHIRILLA surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, lawyers, and political figures, all contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shirilla

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

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

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