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

Stallone, 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 Stallone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stallone in America

Stallone is the 20926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stallone surname appeared 1,259 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 Stallone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stallone 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 Stallone

The surname Stallone originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "stallone," which means "stallion." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or description for someone with a strong, robust, or stallion-like appearance or personality.

In the early days, the name was predominant in the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. Historical records from these areas reveal various spellings of the name, including Stalluni, Stalloni, and Stallune, reflecting the regional dialects and variations.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Stallone surname can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Stallone was listed as a merchant. This indicates that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

During the 15th century, the Stallone family gained prominence in the town of Caserta, near Naples. Records show that a branch of the family owned significant landholdings in the area, suggesting their influential status.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Stallone (1505-1578) achieved recognition as a renowned poet and scholar in Naples. His works, including a collection of sonnets and odes, were widely celebrated during the Italian Renaissance.

Another prominent individual bearing the Stallone surname was Francesco Stallone (1675-1742), a celebrated painter from the city of Cosenza in Calabria. His masterpieces, depicting religious scenes and portraits, can still be found in several churches and museums across southern Italy.

In the 18th century, the Stallone family expanded its presence to other regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Lazio. One notable member was Giacomo Stallone (1720-1795), a respected architect who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in Rome.

As the Stallone surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it continued to be associated with individuals of notable achievements. For example, in the 19th century, Giuseppe Stallone (1818-1892) was a distinguished lawyer and politician from Sicily, who served as a member of the Italian parliament.

While the surname Stallone has its roots in Italy, it has since been carried across the globe by Italian immigrants, contributing to its widespread distribution and recognition today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stallone

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

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

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