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

Spagnola, 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 Spagnola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spagnola in America

Spagnola is the 18849th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spagnola surname appeared 1,451 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 Spagnola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spagnola 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 Spagnola

The surname "Spagnola" has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "spagnolo," which means "Spanish" or "from Spain." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have had some connection to Spain, either through ancestry, residence, or trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the Italian regions mentioned above. For example, a document from the year 1253 mentions a certain "Riccardo Spagnola" from the town of Salerno, located in Campania. Another record from 1287 refers to a "Giacomo Spagnola" from the city of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria.

Throughout the centuries, the Spagnola surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Spagnola (1497-1559), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor from Naples. He was renowned for his work on various churches and palaces in and around the city.

Another notable bearer of the name was Girolamo Spagnola (1592-1662), a Neapolitan painter and engraver. He is best known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, Francesco Spagnola (1720-1789) was a respected lawyer and legal scholar from the town of Andria, in the Apulia region of Italy. He authored several influential treatises on various aspects of Italian law and jurisprudence.

Moving into the 19th century, Antonio Spagnola (1810-1876) was a prominent political figure and patriot from Calabria. He played an active role in the Italian unification movement, known as the Risorgimento, and fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi in the struggle for Italian independence.

Lastly, Ettore Spagnola (1888-1962) was a renowned Italian opera singer and tenor from Naples. He performed in numerous prestigious opera houses across Europe and is particularly remembered for his roles in operas by composers such as Puccini and Verdi.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the Spagnola surname throughout history, highlighting its deep roots and enduring legacy in various regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spagnola

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

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

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