2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Supalla
A surname potentially derived from the Italian words "su" (upon) and "palla" (ball), suggesting origins related to a location or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Supalla. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Supalla surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Supalla in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Supalla, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Supalla
The surname "SUPALLA" is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the Middle Ages or Renaissance period. It may have derived from an Italian word or phrase related to a location, occupation, or physical characteristic.
One possible origin is that the name "SUPALLA" stemmed from the Italian word "sopra," meaning "above" or "over," combined with a place name or descriptive term. This could suggest that the name was initially associated with someone who lived near or above a particular landmark or geographical feature.
Alternatively, "SUPALLA" may have evolved from an Italian occupational surname, such as a variation of "sopralluogo," which referred to someone tasked with surveying or inspecting properties or lands. It could also be linked to the Italian term "supalla," meaning "shoulder" or "upper arm," potentially describing a physical characteristic or occupation involving carrying or lifting.
Early records mentioning the surname "SUPALLA" are scarce, but it is possible that the name appeared in historical documents or manuscripts from Italian cities or regions, particularly those dating back to the 13th or 14th centuries.
One of the earliest known bearers of the surname "SUPALLA" was Giovanni Supalla, a merchant from Venice who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Lucrezia Supalla, a noblewoman from Florence born in the early 16th century.
In the 17th century, a prominent individual named Antonio Supalla was a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Rome.
During the 18th century, the Supalla family had a presence in the city of Naples, with Francesco Supalla serving as a respected lawyer and judge.
In more recent times, a notable figure was Giovanna Supalla, an Italian artist and sculptor born in 1865, known for her works depicting scenes from everyday life in rural Italy.
The surname "SUPALLA" has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as "Supala," "Supali," and "Suppalla," reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolutions within Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Supalla
Among Census respondents with the surname Supalla, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Supalla bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Supalla surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Supalla
Supalla appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+8 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,040 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+8.0%) | Up 10,040 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Supalla surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #150,935 | 6.2% |
| Count | 100 | 108 | 8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Supalla bearers went from 100 to 108 (+8.0% change). The surname moved up 10,040 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #150,935.
FAQ
Supalla surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Supalla?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Supalla. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Supalla?
Supalla ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Supalla. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Supalla.
Has Supalla become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Supalla went from 100 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 8 (+8.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Supalla?
Among Census respondents with the surname Supalla, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Supalla in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Supalla appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), Two or More Races (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Supalla (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Supalla mean?
A surname potentially derived from the Italian words "su" (upon) and "palla" (ball), suggesting origins related to a location or occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Supalla (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Supalla?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.